Ri 37 EB & WB over US 1 Post RD
PoorKent County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI E of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000006380
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,000
- 1992 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ri 37 EB & WB over US 1 Post RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 37 EB & WB over US 1 Post RD in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 60 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,200 by 2036. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 EB & WB over US 1 Post RD built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Ri 37 EB & WB over US 1 Post RD 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Ri 37 EB & WB over US 1 Post RD carry?
About 46,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ri 37 EB & WB over US 1 Post RD?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 37 EB & WB over US 1 Post RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.