US Bridges

Ri 146 over Sayles Hill RD

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI N of JCT Ri 99 · Structure no. 000000000013420

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 146 over Sayles Hill RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 146 over Sayles Hill RD in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 67,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,600 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesRi 146
CrossesSayles Hill RD
Location1.0 MI N of JCT Ri 99
RouteState Highway 146
Coordinates41.9605, -71.49392
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,500 (2022)
Projected traffic77,600 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 146 over Sayles Hill RD built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 146 over Sayles Hill RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 146 over Sayles Hill RD carry?

About 67,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ri 146 over Sayles Hill RD?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 146 over Sayles Hill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.