FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RHODE ISLND LINE R

Carrying RHODE ISLND LINE R over MARY BROWN BROOK

0.2 MILE EAST OF ROUTE 44, Windham, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RHODE ISLND LINE R

The RHODE ISLND LINE R bridge in Windham, Connecticut carries RHODE ISLND LINE R over MARY BROWN BROOK. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 7.7 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 105 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 40.2 metric tons.

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

How RHODE ISLND LINE R compares

▼ 4.7
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Connecticut bridges
264
Bridges in Windham · 22 in Poor condition
RHODE ISLND LINE R 40.2 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
13.3
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.7 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
105 vehicles/day
Structure Number
05613

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RHODE ISLND LINE R 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 ISLND LINE R against other structures in Windham and across Connecticut. Connecticut 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 ISLND LINE R?

RHODE ISLND LINE R in Windham, Connecticut has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RHODE ISLND LINE R inspected?

RHODE ISLND LINE R'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 105 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RHODE ISLND LINE R 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 RHODE ISLND LINE R?

RHODE ISLND LINE R has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RHODE ISLND LINE R?

RHODE ISLND LINE R is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is RHODE ISLND LINE R and does age affect safety?

RHODE ISLND LINE R was built in 1987, making it 39 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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