Bridge conditions in Bristol County, Rhode Island
10 inventoried bridges · 1 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Of the 10 Bristol County bridges in the federal inventory, 1 carry a poor rating. That 10.0% share is roughly 1x the national average.
- 1 of the 10 bridges in Bristol County, Rhode Island, are rated in poor condition (10.0%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 4 bridges (40.0%) are rated good and 5 (50.0%) fair.
- The median Bristol County bridge was built in 2009.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Colt Drive over Mill Gut Tidal Inlet (built 1967), carrying about 2,700 vehicles a day.
Good 40.0% · Fair 50.0% · Poor 10.0% of 10 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Drive over Mill Gut Tidal Inlet | 1967 | 2,700 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ri 24 over Evans Avenue | 2012 | 43,260 | Fair |
| Massasoit Avenue over Barrington River | 2016 | 22,300 | Fair |
| Ri 114 Hope St over Tidal Inlet | 2020 | 19,100 | Good |
| Ri 114 over Mt Hp By N Sec RR 114 Lp | 1929 | 18,924 | Fair |
| Ri 114/103 Cnty Rd over Warren River | 1914 | 16,524 | Fair |
| Ri 114/103 Cnty Rd over Barrington River | 2009 | 14,763 | Fair |
| Colt Drive over Mill Gut Tidal Inlet | 1967 | 2,700 | Poor |
| Schoolhouse Road over Kickemuit River | 2022 | 1,970 | Good |
| Bridge St over E Bay Bicycle Fac | 1993 | 1,313 | Good |
| Poppasquash Rd over Tidal Inlet | 1920 | 958 | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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