US Bridges

Ri 37 WB over Jefferson Blvd

Good

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000006355

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 37 WB over Jefferson Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 37 WB over Jefferson Blvd in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 37 WB
CrossesJefferson Blvd
Location0.1 MI W of JCT I-95
RouteState Highway 37
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.74717, -71.43634
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,400 (2021)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$6.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 37 WB over Jefferson Blvd built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 37 WB over Jefferson Blvd 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 October 2023.

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

About 32,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ri 37 WB over Jefferson Blvd?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 37 WB over Jefferson Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.