Ri 402 Frnchtwn RD over Ramp 4E to Ri 402 Ri 4
PoorKent County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000007630
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 363 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,423
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ri 402 Frnchtwn RD over Ramp 4E to Ri 402 Ri 4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 402 Frnchtwn RD over Ramp 4E to Ri 402 Ri 4 in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.
It carries about 13,423 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,108 by 2036. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ri 402 Frnchtwn RD over Ramp 4E to Ri 402 Ri 4 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ri 402 Frnchtwn RD over Ramp 4E to Ri 402 Ri 4 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Ri 402 Frnchtwn RD over Ramp 4E to Ri 402 Ri 4 carry?
About 13,423 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ri 402 Frnchtwn RD over Ramp 4E to Ri 402 Ri 4?
The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 402 Frnchtwn RD over Ramp 4E to Ri 402 Ri 4?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.