US Bridges

US 1 Elmwood Av over Har Junc Br Line P&w RR

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.8 MI E JCT US 1 & R · Structure no. 000000000001315

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Elmwood Av over Har Junc Br Line P&w RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 Elmwood Av over Har Junc Br Line P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Rhode Island average of 54.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,240 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesUS 1 Elmwood Av
CrossesHar Junc Br Line P&w RR
Location0.8 MI E JCT US 1 & R
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates41.78698, -71.4201
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2021)
Projected traffic20,240 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 Elmwood Av over Har Junc Br Line P&w RR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 Elmwood Av over Har Junc Br Line P&w RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 Elmwood Av over Har Junc Br Line P&w RR carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Elmwood Av over Har Junc Br Line P&w RR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 Elmwood Av over Har Junc Br Line P&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.