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US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Westminster AMTRAK

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Providence County, Rhode Island · RI-10 SB to US-6 WB Ramp · Structure no. 000000000005046

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,760
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Westminster AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Westminster AMTRAK in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 40,760 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,850 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 6 Olneyvlle Exp
CrossesWestminster AMTRAK
LocationRI-10 SB to US-6 WB Ramp
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81397, -71.44058
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,760 (2020)
Projected traffic42,850 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$10.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Westminster AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Westminster AMTRAK 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Westminster AMTRAK carry?

About 40,760 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Westminster AMTRAK?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Westminster AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.