US Bridges

Francis ST over AMTRAK

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT US 44 · Structure no. 000000000008650

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Francis ST over AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Francis ST over AMTRAK 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 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,520 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFrancis ST
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.5 MI S of JCT US 44
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82768, -71.41538
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2021)
Projected traffic14,520 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$5.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Francis ST over AMTRAK built?

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

What condition is Francis ST over 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 Francis ST over AMTRAK carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Francis ST over AMTRAK?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Francis ST over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.