Pond Bridge RD over Nonquit Pond
PoorPosted for loadNewport County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI W of JCT Ri 77 · Structure no. 000000000002920
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 957
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pond Bridge RD over Nonquit Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pond Bridge RD over Nonquit Pond in Newport County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2 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 957 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,053 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Pond Bridge RD over Nonquit Pond built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pond Bridge RD over Nonquit Pond 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does Pond Bridge RD over Nonquit Pond carry?
About 957 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pond Bridge RD over Nonquit Pond?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Pond Bridge RD over Nonquit Pond?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.