US Bridges

US 1 SB Post RD over Cross Mills Stream

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · .15MI N of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000012470

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 SB Post RD over Cross Mills Stream is a steel culvert carrying US 1 SB Post RD over Cross Mills Stream 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1 SB Post RD
CrossesCross Mills Stream
Location.15MI N of JCT Ri 2
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates41.38514, -71.63939
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$116,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 SB Post RD over Cross Mills Stream built?

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

What condition is US 1 SB Post RD over Cross Mills Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 SB Post RD over Cross Mills Stream carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is US 1 SB Post RD over Cross Mills Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 1 SB Post RD over Cross Mills Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.