US 1 ELMWOOD AV
Carrying US 1 ELMWOOD AV over PAWTUXET RIVER
2.5 Mi S of JCT RI 10, Providence, Rhode Island
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 1 ELMWOOD AV
The US 1 ELMWOOD AV bridge in Providence, Rhode Island carries US 1 ELMWOOD AV over PAWTUXET RIVER. It was built in 1918, making it 108 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 45.7 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,443 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Rhode Island bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 1 ELMWOOD AV compares
Live comparison across Rhode Island.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1918
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 45.7 m (150 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.5 m (57 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,443 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000000010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 1 ELMWOOD AV is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US 1 ELMWOOD AV against other structures in Providence and across Rhode Island. Rhode Island bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US 1 ELMWOOD AV?
US 1 ELMWOOD AV in Providence, Rhode Island, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 1 ELMWOOD AV inspected?
US 1 ELMWOOD AV's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 16,443 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 1 ELMWOOD AV is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US 1 ELMWOOD AV?
US 1 ELMWOOD AV has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 1 ELMWOOD AV?
US 1 ELMWOOD AV is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US 1 ELMWOOD AV and does age affect safety?
US 1 ELMWOOD AV was built in 1918, making it 108 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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