US Bridges

Woonsocket Hill RD over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 2.5 MI N of JCT Ri 146A · Structure no. 000000000004425

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
672
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woonsocket Hill RD over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woonsocket Hill RD over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 672 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 739 by 2041. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWoonsocket Hill RD
CrossesRi 146 N Smithfield Exp
Location2.5 MI N of JCT Ri 146A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.98078, -71.54154
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2021)
Projected traffic739 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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$13.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woonsocket Hill RD over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woonsocket Hill RD over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Woonsocket Hill RD over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp carry?

About 672 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Woonsocket Hill RD over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Woonsocket Hill RD over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.