US Bridges

North Branch ST over Furnace Brook

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.2 MI to JCT W CL2 TH5 · Structure no. 201009002402022

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Branch ST over Furnace Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North Branch ST over Furnace Brook in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 61 years old, older 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2026. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Branch ST
CrossesFurnace Brook
Location0.2 MI to JCT W CL2 TH5
RouteCity Street NBRAN
StateVermont
Coordinates42.89363, -73.18839
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2026
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Branch ST over Furnace Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is North Branch ST over Furnace Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does North Branch ST over Furnace Brook carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Branch ST over Furnace Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns North Branch ST over Furnace Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.