US Bridges

Ri 3 High ST over AMTRAK

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI N of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000009200

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,267
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 3 High ST over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 3 High ST over AMTRAK in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 11,267 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,521 by 2036. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 3 High ST
CrossesAMTRAK
Location1.0 MI N of JCT US 1
RouteState Highway 3
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.38332, -71.82502
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,267 (2015)
Projected traffic13,521 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 3 High ST over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 3 High ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 3 High ST over AMTRAK carry?

About 11,267 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ri 3 High ST over AMTRAK?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 3 High ST over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.