US Bridges

Ri 126 Smthfld Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of Silver Spring · Structure no. 000000000009320

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
666 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,535
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 126 Smthfld Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 126 Smthfld 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 13,535 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,242 by 2036. The structure is 666 ft (202.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 126 Smthfld Av
CrossesAMTRAK & P&w RR
Location0.1 MI E of Silver Spring
RouteState Highway 126
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.85595, -71.40792
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length666 ft (202.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,535 (2014)
Projected traffic16,242 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 126 Smthfld Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR built?

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

What condition is Ri 126 Smthfld 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 126 Smthfld Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR carry?

About 13,535 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ri 126 Smthfld Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

The structure is 666 ft (202.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 126 Smthfld Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.