US Bridges

Cross ST over AMTRAK

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of Broad ST · Structure no. 000000000009190

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,612
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross ST over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cross ST over AMTRAK in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 7,612 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,373 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCross ST
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.1 MI E of Broad ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.88535, -71.38535
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,612 (2021)
Projected traffic8,373 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross ST over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cross ST over AMTRAK carry?

About 7,612 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cross ST over AMTRAK?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cross ST over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.