US Bridges

Conant ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR

GoodPosted for load

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of Weeden ST · Structure no. 000000000009150

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conant ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR is a steel truss - thru carrying Conant ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,050 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesConant ST
CrossesAMTRAK & P&w RR
Location0.1 MI E of Weeden ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.87696, -71.3949
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2021)
Projected traffic6,050 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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$6.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Conant ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conant ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Conant ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Conant ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Conant ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.