Providence County Bridge Report Card
Providence County scores 40 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Providence County, Rhode Island
Providence County has 480 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 67 rated poor and 51 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 14.0% is at or below the 14.0% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,339,108 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Providence County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 40/100 (F). The county has 480 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 67 in poor condition and 51 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,339,108 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 | 14.0% | 27.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 12.1% of measured traffic | 9.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 10.6% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 55 years vs 48 nationally | 2.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 11,099,848 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 | 14.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 14.0% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 10.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 55 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,339,108 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Providence County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ri 102 Bronco HWY over Branch Rvr & Joslin RD | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,976 | 1967 |
| Ri 146a Great RD over Branch River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,100 | 1919 |
| Ri 114 Broad ST over Blackstone River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,500 | 1915 |
| Ri 15&114 Xchng ST over Blackstone River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,626 | 1928 |
| Memorial BLVD over Providence River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,500 | 1996 |
| Greystone Av over Woonasquatucket River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,965 | 1949 |
| Veazie ST over West River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,222 | 1913 |
| Moosup Valley RD over Moosup River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,640 | 1950 |
| Grotto Av over Moshassuck River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1935 |
| Laurel Ridge over Clear River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1946 |
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.