US Bridges

Ri 403 over Frenchtown Road

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · JCT 402 · Structure no. 000000000010100

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,302
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 403 over Frenchtown Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 403 over Frenchtown Road in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6 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 22,302 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,763 by 2036. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 403
CrossesFrenchtown Road
LocationJCT 402
RouteState Highway 403
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.62859, -71.47993
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span190 ft (58 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,302 (2015)
Projected traffic26,763 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$28.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 403 over Frenchtown Road built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 403 over Frenchtown Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 403 over Frenchtown Road carry?

About 22,302 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ri 403 over Frenchtown Road?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (58 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 403 over Frenchtown Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.