US Bridges

Union Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT US 6 · Structure no. 000000000009250

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,312
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 103 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 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 21,312 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,575 by 2036. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Av
CrossesAMTRAK & P&w RR
Location0.5 MI S of JCT US 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.80839, -71.44167
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,312 (2015)
Projected traffic25,575 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$125,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Union Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR 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 Union Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR carry?

About 21,312 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Union Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Union Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.