US Bridges

Ri 37 EB & WB over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.6 MI W of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000006230

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,055
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 37 EB & WB over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 37 EB & WB over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av 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 45,055 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,561 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 37 EB & WB
CrossesRi 5 Oaklawn Av
Location0.6 MI W of JCT Ri 2
RouteState Highway 37
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.75656, -71.47552
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width95 ft (28.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,055 (2021)
Projected traffic49,561 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$15.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 37 EB & WB over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av 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 Ri 5 Oaklawn Av 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 Ri 37 EB & WB over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av carry?

About 45,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ri 37 EB & WB over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 37 EB & WB over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.