US Bridges

Ri 123 Brknck Hill over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E JCT Ri 246 · Structure no. 000000000004165

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 123 Brknck Hill over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 123 Brknck Hill over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,850 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRi 123 Brknck Hill
CrossesRi 146 Eddie Dowling HWY
Location0.5 MI E JCT Ri 246
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates41.90252, -71.44726
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2021)
Projected traffic14,850 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$10.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 123 Brknck Hill over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 123 Brknck Hill over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 123 Brknck Hill over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ri 123 Brknck Hill over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 123 Brknck Hill over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.