PERRY ROAD
Carrying PERRY ROAD over COASTERS HARBOR
0.3KM N OF MEYER KORD AVE, Newport, Rhode Island
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PERRY ROAD
The PERRY ROAD bridge in Newport, Rhode Island carries PERRY ROAD over COASTERS HARBOR. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 11 sections, stretching 285.5 meters (937 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Rhode Island bridges. It is owned and maintained by Army.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PERRY ROAD compares
Live comparison across Rhode Island.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2010
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 11
- Structure Length
- 285.5 m (937 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.2 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- Army
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1RI1400
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PERRY ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PERRY ROAD against other structures in Newport and across Rhode Island. Rhode Island bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PERRY ROAD?
PERRY ROAD in Newport, Rhode Island has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PERRY ROAD inspected?
PERRY ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PERRY ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PERRY ROAD?
PERRY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PERRY ROAD?
PERRY ROAD is owned and maintained by Army.
How old is PERRY ROAD and does age affect safety?
PERRY ROAD was built in 2010, making it 16 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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