RAWSON RD
Carrying RAWSON RD over ABBOTT RUN
0.1 MI N OF JCT I-295, Providence, Rhode Island
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RAWSON RD
The RAWSON RD bridge in Providence, Rhode Island carries RAWSON RD over ABBOTT RUN. It was built in 1886, making it 140 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2007, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.8 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,943 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Rhode Island bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RAWSON RD 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
- 1886
- Last Reconstructed
- 2007
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 18.8 m (62 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.1 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,943 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000004600
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RAWSON RD 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 RAWSON RD against other structures in Providence 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 RAWSON RD?
RAWSON RD in Providence, Rhode Island has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RAWSON RD inspected?
RAWSON RD'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 1,943 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RAWSON RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RAWSON RD?
RAWSON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RAWSON RD?
RAWSON RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is RAWSON RD and does age affect safety?
RAWSON RD was built in 1886, making it 140 years old and last reconstructed in 2007.
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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