US Bridges

Ri 37 EB over Pontiac Av

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Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.7 MI E of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000006275

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,128
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 37 EB over Pontiac Av is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 37 EB over Pontiac Av in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 54,128 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,541 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRi 37 EB
CrossesPontiac Av
Location0.7 MI E of JCT Ri 2
RouteState Highway 37
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.75006, -71.45187
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,128 (2021)
Projected traffic59,541 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$7.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 37 EB over Pontiac Av built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 37 EB over Pontiac Av 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 37 EB over Pontiac Av carry?

About 54,128 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ri 37 EB over Pontiac Av?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 37 EB over Pontiac Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.