US Bridges

Admiral ST over Ri 146 Louisquisset Pike

Poor

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI N of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000004300

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Admiral ST over Ri 146 Louisquisset Pike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Admiral ST over Ri 146 Louisquisset Pike in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 50 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 20,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,275 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAdmiral ST
CrossesRi 146 Louisquisset Pike
Location1.0 MI N of JCT I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.84069, -71.4179
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,250 (2021)
Projected traffic22,275 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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$11 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Admiral ST over Ri 146 Louisquisset Pike built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Admiral ST over Ri 146 Louisquisset Pike 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 Admiral ST over Ri 146 Louisquisset Pike carry?

About 20,250 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Admiral ST over Ri 146 Louisquisset Pike?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Admiral ST over Ri 146 Louisquisset Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.