Ri 146A Great RD over Branch River
PoorProvidence County, Rhode Island · 2.0 MI N of JCT Ri 126 · Structure no. 000000000001080
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1930
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ri 146A Great RD over Branch River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 146A Great RD over Branch River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 106 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,610 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ri 146A Great RD over Branch River built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.
What condition is Ri 146A Great RD over Branch River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Ri 146A Great RD over Branch River carry?
About 15,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ri 146A Great RD over Branch River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 146A Great RD over Branch River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.