Ri 78 West By-Pass over Ri 91 Brdfrd RD & AMTRAK
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Rhode Island · 1.9 MI N of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000008560
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 268 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,829
- 1994 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ri 78 West By-Pass over Ri 91 Brdfrd RD & AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 78 West By-Pass over Ri 91 Brdfrd RD & AMTRAK in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 12,829 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,395 by 2036. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ri 78 West By-Pass over Ri 91 Brdfrd RD & AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ri 78 West By-Pass over Ri 91 Brdfrd RD & 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Ri 78 West By-Pass over Ri 91 Brdfrd RD & AMTRAK carry?
About 12,829 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ri 78 West By-Pass over Ri 91 Brdfrd RD & AMTRAK?
The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 78 West By-Pass over Ri 91 Brdfrd RD & AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.