US Bridges

Coronado RD over AMTRAK

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI W of JCT Post RD · Structure no. 000000000008340

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,517
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coronado RD over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coronado RD over AMTRAK in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 7,517 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,269 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCoronado RD
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Post RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.72842, -71.44176
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,517 (2021)
Projected traffic8,269 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coronado RD over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coronado RD 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 Coronado RD over AMTRAK carry?

About 7,517 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Coronado RD over AMTRAK?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Coronado RD over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.