US Bridges

Galilee Escape RD over Point Judith Pond

Good

Washington County, Rhode Island · .55 MI West of Rt 108 · Structure no. 000000000010260

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galilee Escape RD over Point Judith Pond is a concrete culvert carrying Galilee Escape RD over Point Judith Pond in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Rhode Island average of 54.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,290 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGalilee Escape RD
CrossesPoint Judith Pond
Location.55 MI West of Rt 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.37958, -71.49897
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2021)
Projected traffic4,290 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Galilee Escape RD over Point Judith Pond built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galilee Escape RD over Point Judith Pond in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Galilee Escape RD over Point Judith Pond carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Galilee Escape RD over Point Judith Pond?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Galilee Escape RD over Point Judith Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.