US Bridges

Training Station R over Coasters Harbor

Fair

Newport County, Rhode Island · 620M W of SR138 Rotary · Structure no. 1RI0668

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2011 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Training Station R over Coasters Harbor is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Training Station R over Coasters Harbor in Newport County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2035. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTraining Station R
CrossesCoasters Harbor
Location620M W of SR138 Rotary
Coordinates41.50647, -71.32525
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2011)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$110,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Training Station R over Coasters Harbor built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Training Station R over Coasters Harbor in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Training Station R over Coasters Harbor carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Training Station R over Coasters Harbor?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Training Station R over Coasters Harbor?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.