US Bridges

Road over Glastenbury River

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · No Data Entered · Structure no. 092002000013178

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Glastenbury River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Glastenbury River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesGlastenbury River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 325
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.9928, -73.01105
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (—)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 Glastenbury River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Glastenbury River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Glastenbury River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Glastenbury River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Glastenbury River?

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