US Bridges

Branch Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.4 MI N of Douglas Av · Structure no. 000000000009310

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
495 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,191
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branch Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Branch Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 19,191 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,030 by 2036. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBranch Av
CrossesAMTRAK & P&w RR
Location0.4 MI N of Douglas Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.84711, -71.41314
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.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length495 ft (150.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,191 (2015)
Projected traffic23,030 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$10.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branch 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 November 2023.

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

About 19,191 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.