Mount Hope Bridge, Bristol

Name: Mount Hope Bridge
Address: Bristol, United States

#3 among attractions in Bristol

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Facts and practical information

The Mount Hope Bridge is a two-lane suspension bridge spanning the Mount Hope Bay in eastern Rhode Island at one of the narrowest gaps in Narragansett Bay. The bridge connects the Rhode Island towns of Portsmouth and Bristol and is part of Route 114. Its towers are 285 feet tall, the length of the main span is 1,200 feet, and it offers 135 feet of clearance over high water. The total length of the bridge is 6,130 feet. The railing along the bridge is only 35 inches and since 2016 there is a dedicated coalition advocating for the installation of physical safety/suicide prevention barriers on Mount Hope Bridge. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°38'23"N, 71°15'28"W

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Mount Hope Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blithewold Mansion, Bristol Ferry Light, Hog Island, Roger Williams University.

1 miNW
Museum, History museum, Garden
Blithewold Mansion, Bristol
27 min walk • The Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum is an arboretum of 13 hectares, located at 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, Rhode Island, midway between Newport and Providence, Rhode Island, on Bristol Harbor with views over Narragansett Bay.
~1290 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Bristol Ferry Light, Bristol
7 min walk • Bristol Ferry Light is a historic lighthouse in Bristol, Rhode Island, United States. It is located on the shores of Narragansett Bay at Bristol Point, the northern land point of Mount Hope Bay at the base of the Mount Hope Bridge.
1.2 miW
Island
Hog Island
30 min walk • Hog Island is an American island in Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island. It lies at the entrance to the harbor of Bristol and is part of the town of Portsmouth.
0.7 miN
Universities and schools
Roger Williams University, Bristol
18 min walk • Roger Williams University is a private university in Bristol, Rhode Island. Founded in 1956, it was named for theologian and Rhode Island cofounder Roger Williams. The school enrolls over 5,000 students and employs over 480 academic staff.
0.9 miSW
Lighthouse
Hog Island Shoal Light, Newport
25 min walk • Hog Island Shoal Light, built in 1901, is a sparkplug lighthouse on a shoal off of Hog Island, Rhode Island. It is located about 600 feet southeast of the island, at the entrance to Mount Hope Bay.
0.8 miN
Universities and schools
Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol
21 min walk • Roger Williams University School of Law is the law school of Roger Williams University, a private university in Bristol, Rhode Island. It is the only law school in Rhode Island. It was the first graduate degree program established by the university, then Roger Williams College, in 1993.

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Which popular attractions are close to Mount Hope Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Bristol Ferry Light, Bristol (7 min walk), Roger Williams University, Bristol (18 min walk), Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol (21 min walk).

Mount Hope Bridge, Bristol

Facts and practical information

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Mount Hope Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Blithewold Mansion, Bristol

Bristol Ferry Light, Bristol

Hog Island

Roger Williams University, Bristol

Hog Island Shoal Light, Newport

Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mount Hope Bridge?