US Bridges

Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Branch River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 3.2 MI N of JCT Ri 104 · Structure no. 000000000004450

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,951
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Branch River is a concrete frame carrying Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Branch River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 26,951 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,342 by 2036. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 146 N Smfld Exp
CrossesBranch River
Location3.2 MI N of JCT Ri 104
RouteState Highway 146
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.99668, -71.55693
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,951 (2015)
Projected traffic32,342 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Branch River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Branch River carry?

About 26,951 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Branch River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Branch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.