R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-22-13: Apponaug River Bridge.

Every person who shall lay any sloop or other vessel to the bridge over Apponaug River, or there load or unload wood or other heavy merchandise, shall forfeit twenty dollars ($20.00) for each offense; one-half (½) to the use of the city of Warwick and one-half (½) to the use of the person who shall sue for it.