US Bridges

Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Pound Hill RD

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 2.0 MI N of JCT Ri 104 · Structure no. 000000000004430

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,348
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Pound Hill RD is a concrete frame carrying Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Pound Hill RD in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 67 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 5,348 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,883 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRi 146 N Smfld Exp
CrossesPound Hill RD
Location2.0 MI N of JCT Ri 104
RouteState Highway 146
Coordinates41.98899, -71.55213
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,348 (2021)
Projected traffic5,883 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$9.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Pound Hill RD built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Pound Hill RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Pound Hill RD carry?

About 5,348 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Pound Hill RD?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Pound Hill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.