US Bridges

Seapowet Av over Tidal Inlet

Good

Newport County, Rhode Island · 1.4 MI W of JCT Ri 77 · Structure no. 000000000002910

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
685
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seapowet Av over Tidal Inlet is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seapowet Av over Tidal Inlet in Newport County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Rhode Island average of 54.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 685 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesSeapowet Av
CrossesTidal Inlet
Location1.4 MI W of JCT Ri 77
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.58192, -71.20894
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2021)
Projected traffic754 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seapowet Av over Tidal Inlet built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seapowet Av over Tidal Inlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Seapowet Av over Tidal Inlet carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Seapowet Av over Tidal Inlet?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Seapowet Av over Tidal Inlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.