Sacred Heart Av over AMTRAK & Railroad ST
PoorPosted for loadProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of Broad ST · Structure no. 000000000009170
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,070
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sacred Heart Av over AMTRAK & Railroad ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sacred Heart Av over AMTRAK & Railroad ST in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 97 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 2 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 7,070 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,484 by 2036. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sacred Heart Av over AMTRAK & Railroad ST built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Sacred Heart Av over AMTRAK & Railroad ST 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 Sacred Heart Av over AMTRAK & Railroad ST carry?
About 7,070 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sacred Heart Av over AMTRAK & Railroad ST?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Sacred Heart Av over AMTRAK & Railroad ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.