US Bridges

Ri 146 NB Off Ramp over Ri 116 George Wash HWY

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · At 116 · Structure no. 000000000002762

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 146 NB Off Ramp over Ri 116 George Wash HWY is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ri 146 NB Off Ramp over Ri 116 George Wash HWY in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,140 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRi 146 NB Off Ramp
CrossesRi 116 George Wash HWY
LocationAt 116
RouteState Highway 146
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.93473, -71.466
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2021)
Projected traffic8,140 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$7.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 146 NB Off Ramp over Ri 116 George Wash HWY built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 146 NB Off Ramp over Ri 116 George Wash HWY 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 146 NB Off Ramp over Ri 116 George Wash HWY carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ri 146 NB Off Ramp over Ri 116 George Wash HWY?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 146 NB Off Ramp over Ri 116 George Wash HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.