US Bridges

Broadway over AMTRAK & P&w RR

Poor

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.4 MI N of JCT US 6 · Structure no. 000000000009270

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,278
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over AMTRAK & P&w RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Broadway over AMTRAK & P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20,278 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,334 by 2036. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway
CrossesAMTRAK & P&w RR
Location0.4 MI N of JCT US 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81727, -71.43963
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,278 (2015)
Projected traffic24,334 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$16.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway over AMTRAK & P&w RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway over AMTRAK & P&w RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

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

About 20,278 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.