Nanaquaket RD over Nanaquaket River
PoorPosted for loadNewport County, Rhode Island · 0.05 MI W of JCT Ri 77 · Structure no. 000000000001260
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,115
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nanaquaket RD over Nanaquaket River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nanaquaket RD over Nanaquaket River in Newport County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Rhode Island average of 54.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,227 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nanaquaket RD over Nanaquaket River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nanaquaket RD over Nanaquaket River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Nanaquaket RD over Nanaquaket River carry?
About 1,115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Nanaquaket RD over Nanaquaket River?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Nanaquaket RD over Nanaquaket River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.