US Bridges

Ri 37 EB over Pawtuxet River

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI W of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000006285

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,090
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 37 EB over Pawtuxet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 37 EB over Pawtuxet River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 36,090 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,308 by 2036. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 37 EB
CrossesPawtuxet River
Location0.2 MI W of JCT I-95
RouteState Highway 37
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.74888, -71.44656
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,090 (2015)
Projected traffic43,308 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$17.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 37 EB over Pawtuxet River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 37 EB over Pawtuxet River 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 Pawtuxet River carry?

About 36,090 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ri 37 EB over Pawtuxet River?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 37 EB over Pawtuxet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.