Dean ST over US 6 Harris Av & AMTRAK
PoorPosted for loadProvidence County, Rhode Island · O.5 MI S of JCT I-95 US 6 · Structure no. 000000000007760
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 480 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,112
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dean ST over US 6 Harris Av & AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dean ST over US 6 Harris Av & AMTRAK in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 31,112 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,223 by 2041. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dean ST over US 6 Harris Av & AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dean ST over US 6 Harris Av & AMTRAK in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Dean ST over US 6 Harris Av & AMTRAK carry?
About 31,112 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Dean ST over US 6 Harris Av & AMTRAK?
The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Dean ST over US 6 Harris Av & AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.