US Bridges

Ri 12 Park Av over AMTRAK

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI W of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000009225

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 12 Park Av over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 12 Park Av over AMTRAK in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 6 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 13,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,355 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 12 Park Av
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.2 MI W of JCT US 1
RouteState Highway 12
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.77663, -71.42418
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,050 (2021)
Projected traffic14,355 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 12 Park Av over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 12 Park Av 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 Ri 12 Park Av over AMTRAK carry?

About 13,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ri 12 Park Av over AMTRAK?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 12 Park Av over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.