US Bridges

Ri 2 So County TR over AMTRAK

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 1.8 MI N of JCT Ri 112 · Structure no. 000000000002700

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,297
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 2 So County TR over AMTRAK is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ri 2 So County TR over AMTRAK in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 93 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 3,297 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,957 by 2036. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 2 So County TR
CrossesAMTRAK
Location1.8 MI N of JCT Ri 112
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.44817, -71.61989
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,297 (2015)
Projected traffic3,957 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$16.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 2 So County TR over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Ri 2 So County TR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 2 So County TR over AMTRAK carry?

About 3,297 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 2 So County TR over AMTRAK?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 2 So County TR over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.