US Bridges

Magnan RD over AMTRAK

Poor

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E JCT Ri 10 · Structure no. 000000000008840

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnan RD over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Magnan RD over AMTRAK in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2036. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMagnan RD
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.5 MI E JCT Ri 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.80238, -71.43704
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1992)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2036
Trucks10%
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$2.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Magnan RD over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnan RD over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Magnan RD over AMTRAK carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Magnan RD over AMTRAK?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Magnan RD over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.