US Bridges

Ri 37 EB & WB over I-295 NB

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI E of JCT Ri 5 · Structure no. 000000000007285

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 37 EB & WB over I-295 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 37 EB & WB over I-295 NB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,690 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRi 37 EB & WB
CrossesI-295 NB
Location0.2 MI E of JCT Ri 5
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates41.75561, -71.48029
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,900 (2021)
Projected traffic30,690 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$18.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 37 EB & WB over I-295 NB built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 37 EB & WB over I-295 NB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 37 EB & WB over I-295 NB carry?

About 27,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 37 EB & WB over I-295 NB?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 37 EB & WB over I-295 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.