US Bridges

City 0PARK over Furnace Brook

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · Park Street · Structure no. 201038000202022

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City 0PARK over Furnace Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying City 0PARK over Furnace Brook in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2026. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCity 0PARK
CrossesFurnace Brook
LocationPark Street
RouteCity Street 0PARK
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.89371, -73.19323
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$389,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City 0PARK over Furnace Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is City 0PARK over Furnace Brook 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 0PARK over Furnace Brook carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is City 0PARK over Furnace Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns City 0PARK over Furnace Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.