US Bridges

Ri 5 (central St) over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of JCT Mass Line · Structure no. 000000000004495

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,285
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 5 (central St) over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 5 (central St) over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,285 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,514 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 5 (central St)
CrossesRi 146 N Smithfield Exp
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Mass Line
RouteCity Street 5
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates42.01257, -71.58383
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,285 (2021)
Projected traffic2,514 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$14.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 5 (central St) over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 5 (central St) 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 Ri 5 (central St) over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp carry?

About 2,285 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ri 5 (central St) over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 5 (central St) over Ri 146 N Smithfield Exp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.