Sakonnet River Bridge, Truss bridge in Portsmouth, United States.
The Sakonnet River Bridge spans 1868 meters across the waterway, connecting Portsmouth with Tiverton through a steel structural design with four traffic lanes.
Built in 1956, this bridge replaced the Stone Bridge from 1795, which had deteriorating piers and required frequent openings for marine traffic passage.
The engineering design incorporates three Pratt truss units with vertical components operating in compression and diagonal members functioning in tension.
The bridge carries Rhode Island Routes 24 and 138, forming a vital transportation link between Aquidneck Island and mainland Rhode Island.
The structure features a middle section where the lower chord extends over the roadbed in an elevated form, reaching a vertical clearance of 65 feet.
Location: Portsmouth
Inception: 1956
Official opening: 1956
Length: 1,868 m
GPS coordinates: 41.63840,-71.21330
Latest update: March 9, 2025 00:36
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