US Bridges

Clay ST over AMTRAK Pw RR

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of Broad ST · Structure no. 000000000003710

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,947
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay ST over AMTRAK Pw RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clay ST over AMTRAK Pw RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,947 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,142 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesClay ST
CrossesAMTRAK Pw RR
Location0.1 MI E of Broad ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.88398, -71.38568
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,947 (2021)
Projected traffic2,142 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clay ST over AMTRAK Pw RR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay ST over AMTRAK Pw RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Clay ST over AMTRAK Pw RR carry?

About 1,947 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clay ST over AMTRAK Pw RR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Clay ST over AMTRAK Pw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.