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Historic Bridges: Newport County, Rhode Island

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 2

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Mount Hope Bridge
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RI-114 Over Mount Hope Bay in Bristol: Newport County, Rhode Island and Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 4,858 ft. Main Span: 1,200 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1929 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Robinson and Steinman of New York, New York and William G. Grove
This is one of the most beautiful bridges in New England, designed by famous engineer David Steinman.
Newport Bridge
Claiborne Pell Bridge
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RI-138 Over East Passage Narragansett Bay in Newport: Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 11,248 ft. Main Span: 1,600 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1969 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade and Douglas of New York City, New York
This is the younger of two impressive suspension bridges in this area.

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