US Bridges

US 1 SB Post RD over Pond ST

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.7 MI S of JCT Ri 108 · Structure no. 000000000004862

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,117
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 SB Post RD over Pond ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 SB Post RD over Pond ST 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 8,117 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,741 by 2036. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 1 SB Post RD
CrossesPond ST
Location0.7 MI S of JCT Ri 108
RouteState Highway 1
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.4281, -71.50073
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,117 (2008)
Projected traffic9,741 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 SB Post RD over Pond ST built?

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

What condition is US 1 SB Post RD over Pond ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 SB Post RD over Pond ST carry?

About 8,117 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 1 SB Post RD over Pond ST?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 SB Post RD over Pond ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.