Why did the truss bridge break up with the beam bridge? It needed more support.
Why did the truss bridge break up with the beam bridge? It needed more support.
Infrastructure Grade
Infrastructure Report Card
14.0% of bridges in poor condition
Total Bridges
787
Poor Condition
110(14.0%)
Avg Bridge Age
55 yrs
Trend
Improving
| Metric | Rhode Island | National Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Poor Condition | 14.0% | 6.7% | Improving |
| vs. National Average | +7.3 pts | -- | -- |
| Average Bridge Age | 55 yrs | 48 yrs | -- |
| Good or Better | 328(41.7%) | -- | -- |
Grade Scale
Percentage of bridges in poor condition over time. The dashed line shows the national average for comparison.
Total Bridges
787
Poor Condition
110(14.0%)
Average Age
55 yrs
Daily Crossings
15.9M
Good or Better
328(41.7%)
These bridges have at least one major component rated "5" (Fair) — one step above the poor threshold. Sorted by daily traffic to highlight highest-impact structures at risk.
| Bridge | Location | Deck | Super | Sub | Daily Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-95 NB & SB | Providence County | 6 | 5 | 5 | 153,626 |
| I-95 NB & SB | Providence County | -- | 5 | 6 | 151,500 |
| I-95 N&S & RAMP WS | Providence County | 6 | 5 | 5 | 149,300 |
| I-95 NB & SB | Providence County | 6 | 5 | 5 | 145,445 |
| I-95 NB & SB | Providence County | 6 | 5 | 5 | 144,909 |
| I-95 NB & SB | Providence County | 5 | 6 | 5 | 144,909 |
| I-95 NB & SB | Providence County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 144,909 |
| I-95 NB & SB | Providence County | 6 | 5 | 5 | 126,200 |
| RI 4 NB & SB | Washington County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 63,500 |
| RI 146 ED DOWL HWY | Providence County | -- | 5 | 6 | 58,520 |
| US 6 EB & WB | Providence County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 57,900 |
| RI 4 COL RODMAN HY | Washington County | 7 | 5 | 6 | 56,311 |
| I-95 NB&SB | Providence County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 52,688 |
| AIRPORT CONNECTOR | Kent County | 6 | 5 | 7 | 52,000 |
| I-95 NB | Providence County | 7 | 5 | 5 | 48,250 |
The 10 bridges in poorest condition, ranked by lowest sufficiency rating.
over PAWTUXET RIVER N BRANCH
over BARDEN RESERVOIR
over ABBOTT RUN
over AMTRAK & P&W RR
over WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER
over BUCKS HORN BROOK
over AMTRAK & RAILROAD ST
over NONQUIT POND
over P&W RR
over RI 146 EDDIE DOWLING HWY
States with similar infrastructure profiles, ranked by percentage of bridges in poor condition.
Grading: Grades are based on the percentage of bridges classified as "poor condition." A bridge is in poor condition when at least one major component (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the NBI 0-9 scale.
Data Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inventory (NBI). Data is updated annually. BridgeStats is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FHWA.
Watchlist Criteria: Bridges with any component rated "5" (Fair) are one step from the poor threshold of 4 and are flagged for monitoring. These bridges are not yet in poor condition but may deteriorate without maintenance.