US Bridges

US 1 Post RD SB over Hunt River

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of JCT Ri 402 · Structure no. 000000000000060

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Post RD SB over Hunt River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 1 Post RD SB over Hunt River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Rhode Island average of 54.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 1 Post RD SB
CrossesHunt River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Ri 402
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates41.63432, -71.46832
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2006)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 Post RD SB over Hunt River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 Post RD SB over Hunt River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 Post RD SB over Hunt River carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Post RD SB over Hunt River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 Post RD SB over Hunt River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.