US Bridges

I-295 Ri 37 Ramp over Meshanticut Brook

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI E of Natick Av · Structure no. 000000000008150

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Ri 37 Ramp over Meshanticut Brook is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 Ri 37 Ramp over Meshanticut Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 27,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,690 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 Ri 37 Ramp
CrossesMeshanticut Brook
Location0.2 MI E of Natick Av
RouteState Highway 37
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.75516, -71.48241
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$893,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 Ri 37 Ramp over Meshanticut Brook built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 Ri 37 Ramp over Meshanticut Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 Ri 37 Ramp over Meshanticut Brook carry?

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

How long is I-295 Ri 37 Ramp over Meshanticut Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-295 Ri 37 Ramp over Meshanticut Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.