US Bridges

Ri 146 Ed Dowl HWY over West River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of Branch Av · Structure no. 000000000004390

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 146 Ed Dowl HWY over West River is a concrete culvert carrying Ri 146 Ed Dowl HWY over West River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1957, 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 75,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,380 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 146 Ed Dowl HWY
CrossesWest River
Location0.1 MI S of Branch Av
RouteState Highway 146
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.85138, -71.42564
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,800 (2021)
Projected traffic83,380 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 146 Ed Dowl HWY over West River built?

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

What condition is Ri 146 Ed Dowl HWY over West River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 146 Ed Dowl HWY over West River carry?

About 75,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ri 146 Ed Dowl HWY over West River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ri 146 Ed Dowl HWY over West River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.