US Bridges

Ri 114 Broad ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR

PoorPosted for load

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of Barton ST · Structure no. 000000000009360

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,040
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 114 Broad ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 114 Broad ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1985, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,040 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,248 by 2036. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 114 Broad ST
CrossesAMTRAK & P&w RR
Location0.1 MI S of Barton ST
RouteState Highway 114
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.88227, -71.38662
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,040 (2015)
Projected traffic19,248 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 114 Broad ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Ri 114 Broad 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 Ri 114 Broad ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR carry?

About 16,040 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ri 114 Broad ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 114 Broad ST over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.