US Bridges

Ri 146NB Eddowlhwy over Ri 116 George Wash HWY

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.5 MI W of JCT Ri 122 · Structure no. 000000000002765

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,584
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 146NB Eddowlhwy over Ri 116 George Wash HWY is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 146NB Eddowlhwy over Ri 116 George Wash HWY in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,584 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,083 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 146NB Eddowlhwy
CrossesRi 116 George Wash HWY
Location1.5 MI W of JCT Ri 122
RouteState Highway 146
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.9348, -71.4665
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,584 (2019)
Projected traffic37,083 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 146NB Eddowlhwy over Ri 116 George Wash HWY in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 31,584 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 146NB Eddowlhwy over Ri 116 George Wash HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.