Dexter ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR
PoorProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of Barton ST · Structure no. 000000000009350
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,727
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dexter ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dexter ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,727 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,273 by 2036. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dexter ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Dexter ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Dexter ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR carry?
About 12,727 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dexter ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Dexter ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.