Bristol County Bridge Report Card
Bristol County scores 59 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Bristol County, Rhode Island
Bristol County has 10 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 10.0% is at or below the 14.0% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,700 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Bristol County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 59/100 (F). The county has 10 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,700 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 10.0% | 20.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.9% of measured traffic | 1.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 20.0% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 141,812 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 10.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 14.0% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 20.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,700 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Bristol County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Drive over Mill Gut Tidal Inlet | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,700 | 1967 |
| Ri 114 over Mt Hp By N Sec Rr 114 Lp | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 18,924 | 1929 |
| Ri 24 over Evans Avenue | High traffic | Fair | 43,260 | 2012 |
| Massasoit Avenue over Barrington River | High traffic | Fair | 22,300 | 2016 |
| Ri 114 Hope ST over Tidal Inlet | High traffic | Good | 19,100 | 2020 |
| Ri 114/103 Cnty RD over Warren River | High traffic | Fair | 16,524 | 1914 |
| Ri 114/103 Cnty RD over Barrington River | High traffic | Fair | 14,763 | 2009 |
| Schoolhouse Road over Kickemuit River | High traffic | Good | 1,970 | 2022 |
| Bridge ST over E Bay Bicycle Fac | High traffic | Good | 1,313 | 1993 |
| Poppasquash RD over Tidal Inlet | High traffic | Good | 958 | 1920 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.