US Bridges

Vt 00279 Ramp a over Roaring Br Walloomsac

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 6.5 MI E Ny State Line · Structure no. 200110015E02022

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
478 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00279 Ramp a over Roaring Br Walloomsac is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00279 Ramp a over Roaring Br Walloomsac in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,780 by 2028. The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00279 Ramp a
CrossesRoaring Br Walloomsac
Location6.5 MI E Ny State Line
RouteState Highway 279
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.88387, -73.17187
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length478 ft (145.7 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2018)
Projected traffic3,780 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$5.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00279 Ramp a over Roaring Br Walloomsac built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00279 Ramp a over Roaring Br Walloomsac 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00279 Ramp a over Roaring Br Walloomsac carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00279 Ramp a over Roaring Br Walloomsac?

The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00279 Ramp a over Roaring Br Walloomsac?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.