Fun fact: Covered bridges were roofed to protect the wood, not the travelers.
Fun fact: Covered bridges were roofed to protect the wood, not the travelers.
Did you know? The oldest bridge in the NBI was built in 1697.
over NEWPORT SECONDARY RR
0.5 MI W OF JCT MAIN RD
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This bridge has a Good overall condition rating of 7 out of 9. It is in good structural condition and is not classified as structurally deficient.
The bridge carries 922 vehicles per day and is 18 years old.
Its sufficiency rating of 64.4 is above the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 26 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 46 feet long — a quick crossing, under 5 seconds at highway speed.
A truss bridge — the steel framework can provide a sense of enclosure.
About 26 feet above ground — moderate height, similar to a 3-5 story building.
Only about 922 vehicles cross daily — very light traffic with low congestion risk.
The deck is 31 feet wide with 1-2 lanes — a narrower crossing.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
2008
18 years old
Structure Type
Steel Truss (Thru)
Total Length
46 ft
14.0 m
Deck Width
31 ft
9.4 m
Spans
1
sections between supports
Max Span
46 ft
longest unsupported section (14.0 m)
Traffic Lanes
2 lanes
Two-way traffic
Clearance Below
26 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
922vehicles/day
41.64615°N, 71.20822°W
Steel Truss (Thru)
A steel truss bridge uses a framework of interconnected triangular elements. The geometric rigidity of triangles makes this design extremely efficient at distributing loads.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.