US Bridges

Ri 146 Ed Dowl HWY over Ri 246 Charles ST

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI N of JCT Ri 15 · Structure no. 000000000004190

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,208
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 146 Ed Dowl HWY over Ri 246 Charles ST is a concrete frame carrying Ri 146 Ed Dowl HWY over Ri 246 Charles ST in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 69 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 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 47,208 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,650 by 2036. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 146 Ed Dowl HWY
CrossesRi 246 Charles ST
Location0.5 MI N of JCT Ri 15
RouteState Highway 146
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.87353, -71.43165
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,208 (2015)
Projected traffic56,650 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 146 Ed Dowl HWY over Ri 246 Charles ST built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Ri 146 Ed Dowl HWY over Ri 246 Charles ST 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 146 Ed Dowl HWY over Ri 246 Charles ST carry?

About 47,208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ri 146 Ed Dowl HWY over Ri 246 Charles ST?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 146 Ed Dowl HWY over Ri 246 Charles ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.