US Bridges

Old Hopkinton RD over AMTRAK

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of JCT Ri 91 · Structure no. 000000000009180

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,875
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hopkinton RD over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Hopkinton RD over AMTRAK in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 2,875 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,163 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Hopkinton RD
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Ri 91
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.38491, -71.81213
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,875 (2021)
Projected traffic3,163 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$6.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Hopkinton RD over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hopkinton 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 Old Hopkinton RD over AMTRAK carry?

About 2,875 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Old Hopkinton RD over AMTRAK?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hopkinton RD over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.