US Bridges

Schooner Drive over Newport Secondary RR

Good

Newport County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI W of JCT Main RD · Structure no. 000000000011780

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
922
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schooner Drive over Newport Secondary RR is a steel truss - thru carrying Schooner Drive over Newport Secondary RR in Newport County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 922 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,014 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchooner Drive
CrossesNewport Secondary RR
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Main RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNewport County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.64615, -71.20822
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic922 (2021)
Projected traffic1,014 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schooner Drive over Newport Secondary RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schooner Drive over Newport Secondary RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Schooner Drive over Newport Secondary RR carry?

About 922 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Schooner Drive over Newport Secondary RR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Schooner Drive over Newport Secondary RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.