US Bridges

Airport Connector over AMTRAK

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.6 MI W of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000007720

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,100
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Connector over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Connector over AMTRAK in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 42,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,520 by 2036. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Connector
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.6 MI W of JCT US 1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.72318, -71.44366
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,100 (2014)
Projected traffic50,520 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$7.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Connector over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Connector over AMTRAK 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Connector over AMTRAK carry?

About 42,100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Airport Connector over AMTRAK?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Connector over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.