US Bridges

Atwells Av over US 6 Connector & AMTRAK

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of Harris Av · Structure no. 000000000007750

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,777
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atwells Av over US 6 Connector & AMTRAK is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Atwells Av over US 6 Connector & AMTRAK in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 7,777 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,333 by 2036. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAtwells Av
CrossesUS 6 Connector & AMTRAK
Location0.1 MI E of Harris Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82424, -71.43367
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,777 (2015)
Projected traffic9,333 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$12.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Atwells Av over US 6 Connector & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atwells Av over US 6 Connector & 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Atwells Av over US 6 Connector & AMTRAK carry?

About 7,777 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Atwells Av over US 6 Connector & AMTRAK?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Atwells Av over US 6 Connector & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.