US Bridges

US 44 Smith ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of No Main ST · Structure no. 000000000009280

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,323
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 44 Smith ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 44 Smith ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 125 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 5 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 12,323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,788 by 2036. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 44 Smith ST
CrossesAMTRAK & P&w RR
Location0.1 MI W of No Main ST
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.83149, -71.41237
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,323 (2014)
Projected traffic14,788 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$11 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 44 Smith ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 44 Smith 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 44 Smith ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR carry?

About 12,323 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 44 Smith ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 44 Smith ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.