US Bridges

Ri 122 Lonsdale Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI E of JCT Ri 15 · Structure no. 000000000009330

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,343
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 122 Lonsdale Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 122 Lonsdale Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 118 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 6 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 25,343 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,877 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRi 122 Lonsdale Av
CrossesAMTRAK & P&w RR
Location0.2 MI E of JCT Ri 15
RouteState Highway 122
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.87332, -71.39868
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,343 (2021)
Projected traffic27,877 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$4.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 122 Lonsdale Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Ri 122 Lonsdale 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 122 Lonsdale Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR carry?

About 25,343 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ri 122 Lonsdale Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 122 Lonsdale Av over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.