Ri 37 WB over AMTRAK
PoorKent County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI E of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000006370
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,765
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ri 37 WB over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 37 WB 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 3 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 25,765 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,918 by 2036. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ri 37 WB 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 WB 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Ri 37 WB over AMTRAK carry?
About 25,765 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ri 37 WB over AMTRAK?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 37 WB over AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.