Ri 37 EB & WB over Cranston ST
PoorProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E of JCT Natick Av · Structure no. 000000000006210
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,528
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ri 37 EB & WB over Cranston ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 37 EB & WB over Cranston ST 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 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 30,528 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,581 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Cranston ST built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Ri 37 EB & WB over Cranston ST 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ri 37 EB & WB over Cranston ST carry?
About 30,528 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ri 37 EB & WB over Cranston ST?
The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 37 EB & WB over Cranston ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.