US Bridges

School ST over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 3.7 MI N of JCT Ri 104 · Structure no. 000000000004460

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,920
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

School ST over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying School ST over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 2,920 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,212 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSchool ST
CrossesRi 146 N Smithfield Exp
Location3.7 MI N of JCT Ri 104
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates42.00013, -71.55887
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,920 (2021)
Projected traffic3,212 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$15.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was School ST over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is School ST over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp 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 School ST over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp carry?

About 2,920 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is School ST over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns School ST over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.