RHODE ISLAND AVE
Carrying RHODE ISLAND AVE over NORTH CAPITOL STREET
R.I. AVE OVER N CAP ST, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RHODE ISLAND AVE
The RHODE ISLAND AVE bridge in District of Columbia, District of Columbia carries RHODE ISLAND AVE over NORTH CAPITOL STREET. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure.
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 RHODE ISLAND AVE compares
Live comparison across District of Columbia.
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1963
- Material
- Steel
- Structure Number
- 0051
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 RHODE ISLAND AVE 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 RHODE ISLAND AVE against other structures in District of Columbia and across District of Columbia. District of Columbia 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 RHODE ISLAND AVE?
RHODE ISLAND AVE in District of Columbia, District of Columbia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RHODE ISLAND AVE inspected?
RHODE ISLAND AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RHODE ISLAND AVE 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 RHODE ISLAND AVE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for RHODE ISLAND AVE.
Who is responsible for maintaining RHODE ISLAND AVE?
Ownership is not specified for RHODE ISLAND AVE in the NBI.
How old is RHODE ISLAND AVE and does age affect safety?
RHODE ISLAND AVE was built in 1963, making it 63 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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