Van Zandt Av over Newport Sec RR
PoorPosted for loadNewport County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of Farewell ST · Structure no. 000000000002870
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1932
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,030
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Zandt Av over Newport Sec RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Van Zandt Av over Newport Sec RR in Newport County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1932, so it is 106 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 3,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,636 by 2036. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Zandt Av over Newport Sec RR built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.
What condition is Van Zandt Av over Newport Sec RR 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Van Zandt Av over Newport Sec RR carry?
About 3,030 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Van Zandt Av over Newport Sec RR?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Van Zandt Av over Newport Sec RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.