US Bridges

Barton ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Providence County, Rhode Island · @ Int of Broad ST · Structure no. 000000000009160

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barton ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2036. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBarton ST
CrossesAMTRAK & P&w RR
Location@ Int of Broad ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.88263, -71.38631
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2015)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Barton ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR 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 October 2023.

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

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.