US Bridges

Ri 403 over AMTRAK

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 1.8 MI W. of Jct. US1 · Structure no. 000000000010090

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,486
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 403 over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 403 over AMTRAK in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 26,486 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,784 by 2036. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 403
CrossesAMTRAK
Location1.8 MI W. of Jct. US1
RouteState Highway 403
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.62005, -71.47147
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span214 ft (65.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,486 (2015)
Projected traffic31,784 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 403 over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 403 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 Ri 403 over AMTRAK carry?

About 26,486 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ri 403 over AMTRAK?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 214 ft (65.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 403 over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.