Goat Isl Causeway over Newport Harbor

Poor Condition61 years old3,704 vehicles/day

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyNewport
Location0.3 Mi W Of Jct Ri 138a
CarriesGoat Isl Causeway
CrossesNewport Harbor
Coordinates41.49128, -71.32504

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1067.3 ft (325.3 m)
Max Span43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Width38.4 ft (11.7 m)
Deck Area3806.0 sq m
Main Spans24
Year Built1965

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,704 (2021)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000006970

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