FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STILLWATER ROAD

Carrying STILLWATER ROAD over Harris Brook

0.2 mi W of Limerock Rd, Providence, Rhode Island

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STILLWATER ROAD

The STILLWATER ROAD bridge in Providence, Rhode Island carries STILLWATER ROAD over Harris Brook. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,486 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.1 metric tons.

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

How STILLWATER ROAD compares

▲ 0.2
Load rating vs Rhode Island average (43.9 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of Rhode Island bridges
47
Bridges in Providence · 4 in Poor condition
STILLWATER ROAD 44.1 t
Rhode Island average 43.9 t

Live comparison across Rhode Island.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
44.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,486 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000012300

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 STILLWATER ROAD 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 STILLWATER ROAD 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 STILLWATER ROAD?

STILLWATER ROAD 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 STILLWATER ROAD inspected?

STILLWATER ROAD'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 1,486 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STILLWATER ROAD 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 STILLWATER ROAD?

STILLWATER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STILLWATER ROAD?

STILLWATER ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is STILLWATER ROAD and does age affect safety?

STILLWATER ROAD was built in 2015, making it 11 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.

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

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