Newport County Bridge Report Card
Newport County scores 59 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Newport County, Rhode Island
Newport County has 37 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 10.8% is at or below the 14.0% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,806 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Newport County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 59/100 (F). The county has 37 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,806 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 10.8% | 21.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.5% of measured traffic | 1.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 8.1% | 16.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 595,534 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 10.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 14.0% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 8.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 8,806 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Newport County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanaquaket RD over Nanaquaket River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,115 | 1958 |
| Pond Bridge RD over Nonquit Pond | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 957 | 1935 |
| Goat Isl Causeway over Newport Harbor | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,704 | 1965 |
| Van Zandt Av over Newport Sec Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,030 | 1919 |
| Ri 138 over West Passage Narra Bay | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 33,100 | 1992 |
| Ri 24 & Ri 138 over Sakonnet River | High traffic | Good | 40,000 | 2012 |
| Ri 24 - W App 250 over Hummocks Av | High traffic | Fair | 32,400 | 1956 |
| Ri 138 over Third ST | High traffic | Fair | 28,743 | 1969 |
| Ri 138 over East Passage Narr Bay | High traffic | Fair | 28,000 | 1969 |
| Ri 138 over Newport Sec Rr | High traffic | Fair | 26,700 | 1969 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.