US Bridges

Ri 37 Ramp over Cranston ST

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI E of Phenix Av · Structure no. 000000000008315

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,390
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 37 Ramp over Cranston ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 37 Ramp over Cranston ST 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 14,390 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,829 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 37 Ramp
CrossesCranston ST
Location0.2 MI E of Phenix Av
RouteState Highway 37
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.75693, -71.47704
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,390 (2021)
Projected traffic15,829 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 37 Ramp over Cranston ST built?

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

What condition is Ri 37 Ramp over Cranston ST 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 Ramp over Cranston ST carry?

About 14,390 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 37 Ramp over Cranston ST?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 37 Ramp over Cranston ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.