US Bridges

Ri 37 EB & WB over Pontiac Branch RR

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000006260

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,000
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 37 EB & WB over Pontiac Branch RR is a concrete slab carrying Ri 37 EB & WB over Pontiac Branch RR 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 6 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,800 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 37 EB & WB
CrossesPontiac Branch RR
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Ri 2
RouteState Highway 37
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.75079, -71.45528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2008)
Projected traffic40,800 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$5.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 37 EB & WB over Pontiac Branch RR 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 Pontiac Branch RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 37 EB & WB over Pontiac Branch RR carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 37 EB & WB over Pontiac Branch RR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 37 EB & WB over Pontiac Branch RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.