Point Street
Carrying Point Street over I-95 NB & SB
Providence Exit 20, Providence, Rhode Island
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Point Street
The Point Street bridge in Providence, Rhode Island carries Point Street over I-95 NB & SB. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 6,767 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Point Street 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 2006
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,767 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000010790
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 Point Street 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 Point Street 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 Point Street?
Point Street in Providence, Rhode Island on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Point Street inspected?
Point Street'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 6,767 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Point Street 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 Point Street?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for Point Street.
Who is responsible for maintaining Point Street?
Ownership is not specified for Point Street in the NBI.
How old is Point Street and does age affect safety?
Point Street was built in 2006, making it 20 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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