US Bridges

US 1 SB Post RD over Ri 108 King Rd&pt Jdh RD

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of Scenic 1A · Structure no. 000000000004812

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,225
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 SB Post RD over Ri 108 King Rd&pt Jdh RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 SB Post RD over Ri 108 King Rd&pt Jdh RD in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 63 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 6 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 11,225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,470 by 2036. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 1 SB Post RD
CrossesRi 108 King Rd&pt Jdh RD
Location0.1 MI N of Scenic 1A
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.43517, -71.48309
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,225 (2008)
Projected traffic13,470 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 SB Post RD over Ri 108 King Rd&pt Jdh RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 1 SB Post RD over Ri 108 King Rd&pt Jdh RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 SB Post RD over Ri 108 King Rd&pt Jdh RD carry?

About 11,225 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 1 SB Post RD over Ri 108 King Rd&pt Jdh RD?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 SB Post RD over Ri 108 King Rd&pt Jdh RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.