US Bridges

Ri 37 EB & WB over Power Road

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI W of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000006250

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 37 EB & WB over Power Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 37 EB & WB over Power Road in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 39,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,340 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 37 EB & WB
CrossesPower Road
Location1.0 MI W of JCT I-95
RouteState Highway 37
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.75169, -71.45974
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,400 (2021)
Projected traffic43,340 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
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$16.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 37 EB & WB over Power Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Ri 37 EB & WB over Power Road 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 Power Road carry?

About 39,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ri 37 EB & WB over Power Road?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 37 EB & WB over Power Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.