US Bridges

North Branch ST over Roaring Br Walloomsac Bk

FairPosted for load

Bennington County, Vermont · At Inter. TH 6 & TH 30 · Structure no. 201009003302022

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Branch ST over Roaring Br Walloomsac Bk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Branch ST over Roaring Br Walloomsac Bk in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2026. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Branch ST
CrossesRoaring Br Walloomsac Bk
LocationAt Inter. TH 6 & TH 30
RouteCity Street NBRAN
StateVermont
Coordinates42.88384, -73.18189
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Branch ST over Roaring Br Walloomsac Bk built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Branch ST over Roaring Br Walloomsac Bk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does North Branch ST over Roaring Br Walloomsac Bk carry?

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

How long is North Branch ST over Roaring Br Walloomsac Bk?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns North Branch ST over Roaring Br Walloomsac Bk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.