US Bridges

Westminster ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of Ri 10 · Structure no. 000000000009260

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,211
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westminster ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westminster ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 21,211 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,454 by 2036. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWestminster ST
CrossesAMTRAK & P&w RR
Location0.1 MI W of Ri 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81611, -71.43992
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,211 (2015)
Projected traffic25,454 by 2036
Trucks10%
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

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$9.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westminster ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westminster ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Westminster ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR carry?

About 21,211 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Westminster ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Westminster ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.