US Bridges

Exeter RD over AMTRAK

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.8 MI E of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000003700

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,787
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exeter RD over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exeter RD over AMTRAK in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1936, 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 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 1,787 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,966 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesExeter RD
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.8 MI E of JCT Ri 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.54262, -71.51059
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,787 (2021)
Projected traffic1,966 by 2041
Trucks14%
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

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$3.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Exeter RD over AMTRAK built?

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

What condition is Exeter 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Exeter RD over AMTRAK carry?

About 1,787 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Exeter RD over AMTRAK?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Exeter RD over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.