US Bridges

Ri 401 Division ST over Ri 4

Good

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.4 MI E of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000007605

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,940
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 401 Division ST over Ri 4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 401 Division ST over Ri 4 in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 13,940 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,728 by 2036. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 401 Division ST
CrossesRi 4
Location0.4 MI E of JCT Ri 2
RouteState Highway 401
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.66294, -71.49035
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,940 (2015)
Projected traffic16,728 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$26.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 401 Division ST over Ri 4 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 401 Division ST over Ri 4 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 401 Division ST over Ri 4 carry?

About 13,940 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 401 Division ST over Ri 4?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 401 Division ST over Ri 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.