US Bridges

Ri 146 Lsqsst Pk over I-95 NB & SB

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Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI N JCT US 44 · Structure no. 000000000007035

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 146 Lsqsst Pk over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 146 Lsqsst Pk over I-95 NB & SB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,700 by 2036. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 146 Lsqsst Pk
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location0.5 MI N JCT US 44
RouteState Highway 146
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.83591, -71.41556
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span154 ft (47 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,900 (2021)
Projected traffic45,700 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$16.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 146 Lsqsst Pk over I-95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 146 Lsqsst Pk over I-95 NB & SB 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 146 Lsqsst Pk over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 38,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ri 146 Lsqsst Pk over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (47 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 146 Lsqsst Pk over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.