US Bridges

City 0PARK over Roaring Br Walloomsac Bk

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · Park Street · Structure no. 201038000402022

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City 0PARK over Roaring Br Walloomsac Bk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City 0PARK over Roaring Br Walloomsac Bk in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 86 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 6 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 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCity 0PARK
CrossesRoaring Br Walloomsac Bk
LocationPark Street
RouteCity Street 0PARK
StateVermont
Coordinates42.88966, -73.19259
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City 0PARK over Roaring Br Walloomsac Bk built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is City 0PARK 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 City 0PARK over Roaring Br Walloomsac Bk carry?

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

How long is City 0PARK over Roaring Br Walloomsac Bk?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns City 0PARK over Roaring Br Walloomsac Bk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.