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.