US Bridges

US 1 Post RD Ramp over Ri 108 Point Judith RD

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI S of JCT 1A · Structure no. 000000000004820

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Post RD Ramp over Ri 108 Point Judith RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 Post RD Ramp over Ri 108 Point Judith RD in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2036. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 1 Post RD Ramp
CrossesRi 108 Point Judith RD
Location0.3 MI S of JCT 1A
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.43206, -71.48187
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2015)
Projected traffic4,080 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 Post RD Ramp over Ri 108 Point Judith RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 1 Post RD Ramp over Ri 108 Point Judith 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 Post RD Ramp over Ri 108 Point Judith RD carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Post RD Ramp over Ri 108 Point Judith RD?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 Post RD Ramp over Ri 108 Point Judith RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.