US Bridges

City 0SCHL over Walloomsac River

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · School Street · Structure no. 201046004202022

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City 0SCHL over Walloomsac River is a concrete slab carrying City 0SCHL over Walloomsac River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2026. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCity 0SCHL
CrossesWalloomsac River
LocationSchool Street
RouteCity Street 0SCHL
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.88009, -73.19491
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2016)
Projected traffic1,995 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 0SCHL over Walloomsac River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is City 0SCHL 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 0SCHL over Walloomsac River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is City 0SCHL over Walloomsac River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns City 0SCHL over Walloomsac River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.