US Bridges

Hawkins ST over Ri 146 Louisquisset Pike

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 2.5 MI N of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000004290

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,494
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawkins ST over Ri 146 Louisquisset Pike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawkins ST over Ri 146 Louisquisset Pike in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 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 9,494 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,393 by 2036. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHawkins ST
CrossesRi 146 Louisquisset Pike
Location2.5 MI N of JCT I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.84984, -71.42439
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,494 (2014)
Projected traffic11,393 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$8.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawkins ST over Ri 146 Louisquisset Pike built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Hawkins ST over Ri 146 Louisquisset Pike 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hawkins ST over Ri 146 Louisquisset Pike carry?

About 9,494 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hawkins ST over Ri 146 Louisquisset Pike?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Hawkins ST over Ri 146 Louisquisset Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.