US Bridges

Stony Lane over AMTRAK

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000008950

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,033
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Lane over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stony Lane over AMTRAK in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,033 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,436 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStony Lane
CrossesAMTRAK
Location1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.59219, -71.48559
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,033 (2021)
Projected traffic4,436 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$6.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stony Lane over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Stony Lane 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Stony Lane over AMTRAK carry?

About 4,033 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stony Lane over AMTRAK?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Stony Lane over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.