US Bridges

Glenhills Drive over Ri 37 EB & WB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI NW of JCT RIS2&37 · Structure no. 000000000006160

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,487
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenhills Drive over Ri 37 EB & WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenhills Drive over Ri 37 EB & WB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 57 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 6,487 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,785 by 2036. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenhills Drive
CrossesRi 37 EB & WB
Location0.3 MI NW of JCT RIS2&37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.75569, -71.46939
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,487 (2015)
Projected traffic7,785 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenhills Drive over Ri 37 EB & WB built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Glenhills Drive over Ri 37 EB & WB 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 Glenhills Drive over Ri 37 EB & WB carry?

About 6,487 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Glenhills Drive over Ri 37 EB & WB?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Glenhills Drive over Ri 37 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.