US Bridges

Kocher Drive TH28 over Furnace Brook

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · Kocher Drive · Structure no. 201050005602022

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kocher Drive TH28 over Furnace Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Kocher Drive TH28 over Furnace Brook in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2026. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

CarriesKocher Drive TH28
CrossesFurnace Brook
LocationKocher Drive
RouteCity Street KOCHR
StateVermont
Coordinates42.89414, -73.19766
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2016)
Projected traffic7,350 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kocher Drive TH28 over Furnace Brook built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kocher Drive TH28 over Furnace Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Kocher Drive TH28 over Furnace Brook carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kocher Drive TH28 over Furnace Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Kocher Drive TH28 over Furnace Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.