US Bridges

Ri 37 EB over Cranston ST

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E of JCT Natick Av · Structure no. 000000000006215

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,528
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 37 EB over Cranston ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 37 EB over Cranston ST in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Rhode Island average of 54.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,528 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,581 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 37 EB
CrossesCranston ST
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Natick Av
RouteState Highway 37
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.75623, -71.4773
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,528 (2021)
Projected traffic33,581 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$12.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 37 EB over Cranston ST built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 37 EB over Cranston ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 37 EB over Cranston ST carry?

About 30,528 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ri 37 EB over Cranston ST?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 37 EB over Cranston ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.