US Bridges

Ri 37 WB over Ramp B

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.8 MI W of JCT US 1A · Structure no. 000000000006310

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,700
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 37 WB over Ramp B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 37 WB over Ramp B in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 59 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 20,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,840 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 37 WB
CrossesRamp B
Location0.8 MI W of JCT US 1A
RouteState Highway 37
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.74958, -71.44388
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,700 (2008)
Projected traffic24,840 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 37 WB over Ramp B built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Ri 37 WB over Ramp B 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 37 WB over Ramp B carry?

About 20,700 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 37 WB over Ramp B?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 37 WB over Ramp B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.