US Bridges

Cranston ST over AMTRAK

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of Huntington Av · Structure no. 000000000009240

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cranston ST over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cranston ST over AMTRAK in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,050 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCranston ST
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.1 MI S of Huntington Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.80345, -71.43989
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2021)
Projected traffic17,050 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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

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$5.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cranston ST over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cranston 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cranston ST over AMTRAK carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cranston ST over AMTRAK?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Cranston ST over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.