US Bridges

Ri 7 Orms ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR

FairPosted for load

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of No Main ST · Structure no. 000000000009290

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,565
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 7 Orms ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 7 Orms ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,565 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,878 by 2036. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 7 Orms ST
CrossesAMTRAK & P&w RR
Location0.1 MI W of No Main ST
RouteState Highway 7
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.83482, -71.41391
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,565 (2014)
Projected traffic19,878 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 SystemYes

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$48.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 7 Orms ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Ri 7 Orms 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 Ri 7 Orms ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR carry?

About 16,565 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 7 Orms ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 7 Orms ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.