US Bridges

Woodruff Av over US 1 Post RD

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of JCT Ri 108 · Structure no. 000000000004830

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,625
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodruff Av over US 1 Post RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodruff Av over US 1 Post RD in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1963, 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 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 12,625 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,150 by 2036. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodruff Av
CrossesUS 1 Post RD
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Ri 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.43155, -71.48517
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,625 (2014)
Projected traffic15,150 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$16.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodruff Av over US 1 Post RD built?

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

What condition is Woodruff Av over US 1 Post 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Woodruff Av over US 1 Post RD carry?

About 12,625 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Woodruff Av over US 1 Post RD?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Woodruff Av over US 1 Post RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.