US Bridges

Kenyon School RD over AMTRAK

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.8 MI W of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000004890

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenyon School RD over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kenyon School RD over AMTRAK in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 6 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKenyon School RD
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.8 MI W of JCT Ri 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.44699, -71.62497
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2014)
Projected traffic243 by 2036
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kenyon School RD over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Kenyon School 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Kenyon School RD over AMTRAK carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kenyon School RD over AMTRAK?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kenyon School RD over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.