US Bridges

Ri 99 Ramp over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · .65 MI N of JCT I-295 · Structure no. 000000000009870

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,550
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 99 Ramp over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 99 Ramp over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 12,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,060 by 2036. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 99 Ramp
CrossesRi 146 Eddie Dowling HWY
Location.65 MI N of JCT I-295
RouteState Highway 99
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.95086, -71.48505
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,550 (2015)
Projected traffic15,060 by 2036
Trucks10%
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$2.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 99 Ramp over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 99 Ramp over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 99 Ramp over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY carry?

About 12,550 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 99 Ramp over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 99 Ramp over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.