US Bridges

Road over Deerfield River West Br

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · No Data Entered · Structure no. 092002000001051

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Deerfield River West Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Deerfield River West Br in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesDeerfield River West Br
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 73
StateVermont
Coordinates42.8351, -73.01573
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (—)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Deerfield River West Br built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Road over Deerfield River West Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Deerfield River West Br carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Deerfield River West Br?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Deerfield River West Br?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.