US Bridges

Ri 37 EB over AMTRAK

Poor

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000006360

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,277
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 37 EB over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 37 EB over AMTRAK in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 47,277 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,733 by 2036. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 37 EB
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.5 MI E of JCT I-95
RouteState Highway 37
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.74587, -71.43538
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$12.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 37 EB over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Ri 37 EB over AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 37 EB over AMTRAK carry?

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

How long is Ri 37 EB over AMTRAK?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 37 EB over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.