City Seymore over Otter Creek
FairPosted for loadAddison County, Vermont · Seymore Street · Structure no. 205926000101112
- Built
- 1853
- 172 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
City Seymore over Otter Creek is a wood or timber arch - thru carrying City Seymore over Otter Creek in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1853 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 172 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2026. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was City Seymore over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1853, making it 172 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is City Seymore over Otter Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does City Seymore over Otter Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is City Seymore over Otter Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns City Seymore over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.