Twin River RD over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY
PoorPosted for loadProvidence County, Rhode Island · 2.0 MI N of JCT Ri 15 · Structure no. 000000000004170
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Twin River RD over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twin River RD over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,890 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 65 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Twin River RD over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Twin River RD over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Twin River RD over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY carry?
About 9,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Twin River RD over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Twin River RD over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.