US Bridges

Perry Road over Coasters Harbor

Fair

Newport County, Rhode Island · 0.3KM N of Meyer Kord Ave · Structure no. 1RI1400

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
937 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2011 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Perry Road over Coasters Harbor is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Perry Road over Coasters Harbor in Newport County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2035. The structure is 937 ft (285.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPerry Road
CrossesCoasters Harbor
Location0.3KM N of Meyer Kord Ave
CountyNewport County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.5142, -71.3238
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length937 ft (285.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2011)
Projected traffic2,500 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$138,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perry Road over Coasters Harbor built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry Road 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 Perry Road over Coasters Harbor carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Perry Road over Coasters Harbor?

The structure is 937 ft (285.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Road over Coasters Harbor?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.