US Bridges

Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Old Great Road

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI S of Mass Line · Structure no. 000000000004480

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,375
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Old Great Road is a concrete frame carrying Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Old Great Road in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 34,375 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,813 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 146 N Smfld Exp
CrossesOld Great Road
Location1.0 MI S of Mass Line
RouteState Highway 146
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates42.00916, -71.5746
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,375 (2021)
Projected traffic37,813 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Old Great Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Old Great Road 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 Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Old Great Road carry?

About 34,375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Old Great Road?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 146 N Smfld Exp over Old Great Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.