US Bridges

Ri 146 NB over Ri 104 Farnum Pike

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.2 MI N of JCT Ri 146A · Structure no. 000000000004415

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,852
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 146 NB over Ri 104 Farnum Pike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 146 NB over Ri 104 Farnum Pike in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 20,852 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,477 by 2037. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 146 NB
CrossesRi 104 Farnum Pike
Location1.2 MI N of JCT Ri 146A
RouteState Highway 146
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.97485, -71.52892
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,852 (2017)
Projected traffic25,477 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$5.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 146 NB over Ri 104 Farnum Pike built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 146 NB over Ri 104 Farnum Pike 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 146 NB over Ri 104 Farnum Pike carry?

About 20,852 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ri 146 NB over Ri 104 Farnum Pike?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 146 NB over Ri 104 Farnum Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.