Ri 138 over East Passage Narr Bay

Fair Condition57 years old28,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyNewport
LocationBetwn Jamestown Newport
CarriesRi 138
CrossesEast Passage Narr Bay
Coordinates41.50368, -71.34289

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignSuspension
Total Length11248.0 ft (3428.4 m)
Max Span1600.1 ft (487.7 m)
Deck Width54.1 ft (16.5 m)
Deck Area56568.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1969

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic28,000 (2016)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Toll Authority
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000009000

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