US Bridges

City Depot over Walloomsac River

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · Depot Street · Structure no. 201018004302022

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Depot over Walloomsac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Depot over Walloomsac River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,830 by 2026. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCity Depot
CrossesWalloomsac River
LocationDepot Street
RouteCity Street DEPOT
StateVermont
Coordinates42.88098, -73.19874
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2016)
Projected traffic4,830 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 City Depot over Walloomsac River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Depot over Walloomsac River 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 City Depot over Walloomsac River carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is City Depot over Walloomsac River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns City Depot over Walloomsac River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.