US Bridges

Roger Williams Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000009230

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,750
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roger Williams Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Roger Williams Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,125 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoger Williams Av
CrossesAMTRAK & P&w RR
Location0.1 MI N of JCT I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.7885, -71.42226
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2021)
Projected traffic15,125 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 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$6.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roger Williams Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roger Williams Av 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Roger Williams Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Roger Williams Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Roger Williams Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.