RI 104 FARNUM PIKE
Carrying RI 104 FARNUM PIKE over I-295 SB
1.0 Mi S of JCT RI 5, Providence, Rhode Island
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RI 104 FARNUM PIKE
The RI 104 FARNUM PIKE bridge in Providence, Rhode Island carries RI 104 FARNUM PIKE over I-295 SB. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 5,070 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Rhode Island bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RI 104 FARNUM PIKE compares
Live comparison across Rhode Island.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1974
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,070 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000007432
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RI 104 FARNUM PIKE 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 104 FARNUM PIKE 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 RI 104 FARNUM PIKE?
RI 104 FARNUM PIKE in Providence, Rhode Island on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RI 104 FARNUM PIKE inspected?
RI 104 FARNUM PIKE'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 5,070 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RI 104 FARNUM PIKE is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RI 104 FARNUM PIKE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for RI 104 FARNUM PIKE.
Who is responsible for maintaining RI 104 FARNUM PIKE?
Ownership is not specified for RI 104 FARNUM PIKE in the NBI.
How old is RI 104 FARNUM PIKE and does age affect safety?
RI 104 FARNUM PIKE was built in 1974, making it 52 years old.
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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