US Bridges

Harris Ave over AMTRAK P&w Harris

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI N of Wstmnstr ST · Structure no. 000000000013100

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,910
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Ave over AMTRAK P&w Harris is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harris Ave over AMTRAK P&w Harris in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,910 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,420 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarris Ave
CrossesAMTRAK P&w Harris
Location0.5 MI N of Wstmnstr ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82081, -71.43767
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,910 (2022)
Projected traffic10,420 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$413,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harris Ave over AMTRAK P&w Harris built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harris Ave over AMTRAK P&w Harris in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Harris Ave over AMTRAK P&w Harris carry?

About 9,910 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harris Ave over AMTRAK P&w Harris?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Ave over AMTRAK P&w Harris?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.