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Wickford Cove Bridge
Clarence L. Hussey Memorial Bridge, Hamilton Avenue Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

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US-1A (Boston Neck Road) Over Wickford Cove in North Kingston: Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed
Length: 84 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1925 By: L. E. McLaughlin of New London, Connecticut and Rhode Island State Board of Public Roads and Clarence Loring Hussey
The only rainbow arch bridge in the state, this bridge is unique because it has exposed steel hangers and diagonal bracing.
Newport Bridge
Claiborne Pell Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 7.9 Miles (12.8 Kilometers)

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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.

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.

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