[1] Wright's Bridge is located in a rural setting in western Newport, spanning the Sugar River about 1,200 feet (370 m) west of the trail's intersection with Chandler Mill Road.

The bridge is a single-span Town double-lattice truss structure which has been reinforced by laminated arches.

Its exterior is finished with vertical board siding extending to about 2 feet (0.61 m) below the eaves.

Elements of the trusses and arches are joined by a combination of wooden pegging, iron reinforcing rods, and metal turnbuckles.

[3] The bridge is named for S. K. Wright, who sold this portion of the railroad right-of-way in 1871.