FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RANDALL ST

Carrying RANDALL ST over MOSHASSUCK RIVER

0.5 Mi N of JCT RI 44, Providence, Rhode Island

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
97 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RANDALL ST

The RANDALL ST bridge in Providence, Rhode Island carries RANDALL ST over MOSHASSUCK RIVER. It was built in 1916, making it 110 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 15.4 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,957 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 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 97.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RANDALL ST compares

▲ 53.3
Load rating vs Rhode Island average (43.9 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Rhode Island bridges
47
Bridges in Providence · 4 in Poor condition
RANDALL ST 97.2 t
Rhode Island average 43.9 t

Live comparison across Rhode Island.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
97.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1916
Last Reconstructed
2012
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.4 m (51 ft)
Deck Width
18.3 m (60 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,957 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000009740

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RANDALL 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 RANDALL 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 RANDALL ST?

RANDALL ST in Providence, Rhode Island has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RANDALL ST inspected?

RANDALL 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 7,957 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RANDALL 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 RANDALL ST?

RANDALL ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RANDALL ST?

RANDALL ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is RANDALL ST and does age affect safety?

RANDALL ST was built in 1916, making it 110 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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