US Bridges

Ramps E-S E-N S-E over Meshanticut Brook

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI E of Natick Av · Structure no. 000000000008160

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,175
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramps E-S E-N S-E over Meshanticut Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Ramps E-S E-N S-E 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 5,175 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,693 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRamps E-S E-N S-E
CrossesMeshanticut Brook
Location0.2 MI E of Natick Av
RouteState Highway 37
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.75287, -71.48346
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 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 traffic5,175 (2021)
Projected traffic5,693 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$877,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramps E-S E-N S-E over Meshanticut Brook built?

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

What condition is Ramps E-S E-N S-E 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 Ramps E-S E-N S-E over Meshanticut Brook carry?

About 5,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramps E-S E-N S-E over Meshanticut Brook?

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

Who owns Ramps E-S E-N S-E over Meshanticut Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.