RI 33 PROVIDNCE ST
Carrying RI 33 PROVIDNCE ST over PAWTUXET RIVER
0.3 Mi N of JCT RI 2, Kent, Rhode Island
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RI 33 PROVIDNCE ST
The RI 33 PROVIDNCE ST bridge in Kent, Rhode Island carries RI 33 PROVIDNCE ST over PAWTUXET RIVER. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 37.8 meters (124 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,600 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RI 33 PROVIDNCE ST 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
- 1937
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 37.8 m (124 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.6 m (54 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000000260
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RI 33 PROVIDNCE ST 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 RI 33 PROVIDNCE ST against other structures in Kent and across Rhode Island. Rhode Island bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RI 33 PROVIDNCE ST?
RI 33 PROVIDNCE ST in Kent, Rhode Island has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RI 33 PROVIDNCE ST inspected?
RI 33 PROVIDNCE ST'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 10,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RI 33 PROVIDNCE ST 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 RI 33 PROVIDNCE ST?
RI 33 PROVIDNCE ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RI 33 PROVIDNCE ST?
RI 33 PROVIDNCE ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RI 33 PROVIDNCE ST and does age affect safety?
RI 33 PROVIDNCE ST was built in 1937, making it 89 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.
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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