Goat Isl Causeway over Newport Harbor
PoorPosted for loadNewport County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI W of JCT Ri 138A · Structure no. 000000000006970
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,067 ft
- 24 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,704
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Goat Isl Causeway over Newport Harbor is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goat Isl Causeway over Newport Harbor in Newport County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,704 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,074 by 2041. The structure is 1,067 ft (325.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Goat Isl Causeway over Newport Harbor built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Goat Isl Causeway over Newport Harbor 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Goat Isl Causeway over Newport Harbor carry?
About 3,704 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Goat Isl Causeway over Newport Harbor?
The structure is 1,067 ft (325.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Goat Isl Causeway over Newport Harbor?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.