US Bridges

Ri 37 EB over Jefferson Blvd

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000006340

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,277
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 37 EB over Jefferson Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 37 EB over Jefferson Blvd 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 47,277 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,733 by 2036. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 37 EB
CrossesJefferson Blvd
Location0.5 MI S of JCT I-95
RouteState Highway 37
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.7465, -71.43658
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,277 (2015)
Projected traffic56,733 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$10.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 37 EB over Jefferson Blvd built?

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

What condition is Ri 37 EB over Jefferson Blvd 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 37 EB over Jefferson Blvd carry?

About 47,277 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ri 37 EB over Jefferson Blvd?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 37 EB over Jefferson Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.