US Bridges

Ri 113 Main Av over AMTRAK

PoorPosted for load

Kent County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI E of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000000020

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,118
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 113 Main Av over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ri 113 Main Av over AMTRAK in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 34,118 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,942 by 2036. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 113 Main Av
CrossesAMTRAK
Location1.0 MI E of JCT I-95
RouteState Highway 113
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.7114, -71.44792
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,118 (2015)
Projected traffic40,942 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$9.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 113 Main Av over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 113 Main Av over AMTRAK 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 113 Main Av over AMTRAK carry?

About 34,118 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ri 113 Main Av over AMTRAK?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 113 Main Av over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.