US Bridges

Burdickville RD over AMTRAK

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 91 · Structure no. 000000000009140

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burdickville RD over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burdickville RD over AMTRAK in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 94 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBurdickville RD
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 91
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.42097, -71.71628
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2021)
Projected traffic362 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$9.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burdickville RD over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Burdickville 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 Burdickville RD over AMTRAK carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Burdickville RD over AMTRAK?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Burdickville RD over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.