Ri 37 EB & WB over Ri 2 New London Av
PoorProvidence County, Rhode Island · JCT of Ri 2 & Ri 37 · Structure no. 000000000006240
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 47,871
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ri 37 EB & WB over Ri 2 New London Av is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 37 EB & WB over Ri 2 New London Av in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 47,871 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,658 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Ri 2 New London Av built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Ri 37 EB & WB over Ri 2 New London Av 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ri 37 EB & WB over Ri 2 New London Av carry?
About 47,871 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ri 37 EB & WB over Ri 2 New London Av?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 37 EB & WB over Ri 2 New London Av?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.