US Bridges

Dry Bridge RD over AMTRAK

Good

Washington County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI S of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000003590

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,136
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Bridge RD over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Bridge RD over AMTRAK in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 95 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,136 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDry Bridge RD
CrossesAMTRAK
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Ri 2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.54682, -71.50848
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,136 (2021)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$4.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Bridge RD over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Dry Bridge RD over AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Dry Bridge RD over AMTRAK carry?

About 1,136 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Dry Bridge RD over AMTRAK?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Bridge RD over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.