US Bridges

Ri 91 Bradford RD over AMTRAK

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 3.5 MI N of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000003650

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,292
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 91 Bradford RD over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ri 91 Bradford RD over AMTRAK in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 89 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 6,292 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,921 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 91 Bradford RD
CrossesAMTRAK
Location3.5 MI N of JCT US 1
RouteState Highway 91
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.4013, -71.74695
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,292 (2021)
Projected traffic6,921 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$5.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 91 Bradford RD over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Ri 91 Bradford 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ri 91 Bradford RD over AMTRAK carry?

About 6,292 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ri 91 Bradford RD over AMTRAK?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 91 Bradford RD over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.