US Bridges

Devils Foot RD over AMTRAK

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI N of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000003690

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,252
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devils Foot RD over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Devils Foot RD over AMTRAK in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,252 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,303 by 2036. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDevils Foot RD
CrossesAMTRAK
Location1.0 MI N of JCT US 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.61432, -71.47434
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,252 (2015)
Projected traffic6,303 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Devils Foot RD over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Devils Foot RD over AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Devils Foot RD over AMTRAK carry?

About 5,252 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Devils Foot RD over AMTRAK?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Devils Foot RD over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.