US Bridges

Wilbur RD over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of JCT Ri 246 · Structure no. 000000000004150

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,168
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilbur RD over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilbur RD over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 72 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 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 4,168 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,585 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWilbur RD
CrossesRi 146 Eddie Dowling HWY
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Ri 246
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.92588, -71.45878
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,168 (2021)
Projected traffic4,585 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilbur RD over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Wilbur RD over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wilbur RD over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY carry?

About 4,168 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilbur RD over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wilbur RD over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.