Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge
The Claiborne Pell Bridge, commonly known as the Newport Bridge, is a suspension bridge operated by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority that spans the East Passage of the Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island.Photo: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include United States Naval War College and Rose Island.
United States Naval War College
College
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The Naval War College is the staff college and "Home of Thought" for the United States Navy at Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island. The NWC educates and develops leaders, supports defining the future Navy and associated roles and missions, supports combat readiness, and strengthens global maritime partnerships. United States Naval War College is situated 3,500 feet northeast of Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge.
Rose Island
Islet
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Rose Island is an 18.5-acre island in Narragansett Bay off Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It is allegedly named "Rose Island" because at low tide the island appears to be shaped like a rose.
Rose Island Light
Lighthouse
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The Rose Island Light, built in 1870, is on Rose Island in Narragansett Bay in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States. It is preserved, maintained and operated by The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation. Rose Island Light is situated 3,000 feet south of Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Newport and Middletown.
Newport
Newport is a beautiful seaside city in Rhode Island that is famous for its genteel mansions and a rich history of yachting, golf, and tennis. With a population of only 25,000, this scenic resort town punches well above its weight and was known as the "Summer White House" throughout the 1950s and 60s.
Middletown
Middletown lies south of Portsmouth and north of Newport, Rhode Island. This geographical location is what gave this town its name. Middletown was founded in 1743 when unjust taxation and a growing population caused freeholders in Newport to petition for independence.
Saunderstown
Village
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Saunderstown is a small village and historic district spread across the four towns of Narragansett, South Kingstown, Exeter and North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States. Saunderstown is situated 4½ miles west of Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge.
Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge
- Type: Bridge
- Description: bridge over Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island
- Categories: suspension bridge, road bridge, and transportation
- Location: Jamestown, Newport County, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.50366° or 41° 30′ 13″ northLongitude
-71.34169° or 71° 20′ 30″ westNamed after
Claiborne PellOpen location code
87HCGM35+F8OpenStreetMap ID
way 883791472OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=bridgeWikidata ID
Q1094720
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to German—“Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “克莱本·佩尔大桥”
- Chinese: “克萊本·佩爾大橋”
- Dutch: “Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge”
- Egyptian Arabic: “كوبرى كلايبورن بيل نيوبورت”
- Finnish: “Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge”
- French: “Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge”
- German: “Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Northwest Gun Mount and Gull Rocks.
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