Poor Condition Bridges in Rhode Island
110 bridges rated Poor condition in Rhode Island. FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
Bridges Rated Poor Condition
A bridge is rated Poor when one or more of its major components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) has a condition rating of 4 or below on the FHWA 0-9 scale. Poor condition does not mean imminent danger of collapse, but indicates significant deterioration requiring priority maintenance or replacement. There are 110 such bridges in Rhode Island.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR RIVER | Rhode Island | 1946 | 300 | 7.9 m | |
| WOOD RIVER | Rhode Island | 1930 | 233 | 17.9 m | |
| BARDEN RESERVOIR | Rhode Island | 1960 | 200 | 8.8 m | |
| ASHAWAY RIVER | Rhode Island | 1934 | 180 | 18.3 m | |
| HEMLOCK BROOK | Rhode Island | 1950 | 73 | 8.2 m | |
| BUCKS HORN BROOK | Rhode Island | 1970 | 42 | 11.1 m | |
| ROARING BROOK | Rhode Island | 1975 | 26 | 9.8 m | |
| FALLS RIVER | Rhode Island | 1960 | 17 | 9.8 m | |
| POCASSET RIVER | Rhode Island | 1897 | 11 | 9.8 m | |
| ABBOTT RUN | Rhode Island | 1886 | - | 18.9 m |
About Poor Condition Bridge Ratings
FHWA rates bridge components on a 0-9 scale. A rating of 4 or below on any major component (deck, superstructure, substructure) classifies the bridge as Poor condition. The bridge remains open to traffic but requires priority attention. Bridges rated 0-2 are immediately closed.