US Bridges

Greenwood Av over P&w RR

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of No Broadway · Structure no. 000000000009410

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,636
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood Av over P&w RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Greenwood Av over P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 112 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 3,636 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,364 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwood Av
CrossesP&w RR
Location0.1 MI N of No Broadway
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.84086, -71.35547
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,636 (2014)
Projected traffic4,364 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwood Av over P&w RR built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Greenwood Av over 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 May 2023.

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

About 3,636 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood Av over P&w RR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood Av over P&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.