US Bridges

City Saffd over Walloomsac River

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · Safford Street · Structure no. 201044004402022

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Saffd over Walloomsac River is a concrete culvert carrying City Saffd over Walloomsac River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2026. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCity Saffd
CrossesWalloomsac River
LocationSafford Street
RouteCity Street SAFFD
StateVermont
Coordinates42.87933, -73.1878
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2016)
Projected traffic2,100 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$541,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Saffd over Walloomsac River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Saffd 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 Saffd over Walloomsac River carry?

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

How long is City Saffd over Walloomsac River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m).

Who owns City Saffd over Walloomsac River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.