US Bridges

Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over Cranston ST SR-3 AMTRAK

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 195 · Structure no. 000000000004530

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
507 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over Cranston ST SR-3 AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over Cranston ST SR-3 AMTRAK in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 66 years old, older 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 6 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,800 by 2036. The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 10 Huntngtn Exp
CrossesCranston ST SR-3 AMTRAK
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 195
RouteState Highway 10
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.80377, -71.44038
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length507 ft (154.5 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,000 (2015)
Projected traffic64,800 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$77.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over Cranston ST SR-3 AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over Cranston ST SR-3 AMTRAK 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over Cranston ST SR-3 AMTRAK carry?

About 54,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over Cranston ST SR-3 AMTRAK?

The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over Cranston ST SR-3 AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.