CHARLES ST
Carrying CHARLES ST over WEST RIVER
0.25 Mi N of Admiral St, Providence, Rhode Island
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CHARLES ST
The CHARLES ST bridge in Providence, Rhode Island carries CHARLES ST over WEST RIVER. It was built in 1894, making it 132 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.5 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,777 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Rhode Island bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CHARLES 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
- 1894
- Last Reconstructed
- 1992
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.4 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,777 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000009730
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHARLES 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 CHARLES ST 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 CHARLES ST?
CHARLES ST 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 CHARLES ST inspected?
CHARLES 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 7,777 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHARLES ST 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 CHARLES ST?
CHARLES ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CHARLES ST?
CHARLES ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is CHARLES ST and does age affect safety?
CHARLES ST was built in 1894, making it 132 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.
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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