Ri 37 WB over Pawtuxet River
GoodProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI W of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000006295
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 174 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ri 37 WB over Pawtuxet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 37 WB over Pawtuxet River 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 37,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,920 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ri 37 WB over Pawtuxet River built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ri 37 WB 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ri 37 WB over Pawtuxet River carry?
About 37,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ri 37 WB over Pawtuxet River?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 37 WB over Pawtuxet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.