US Bridges

Vt 0067A Alt over Paran Creek

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 2.2 MI N Jct. Vt 7A · Structure no. 201200000302022

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 0067A Alt over Paran Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 0067A Alt over Paran Creek 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,565 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVt 0067A Alt
CrossesParan Creek
Location2.2 MI N Jct. Vt 7A
RouteState Highway 67A
StateVermont
Coordinates42.91378, -73.24581
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2018)
Projected traffic5,565 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$340,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 0067A Alt over Paran Creek built?

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

What condition is Vt 0067A Alt over Paran Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 0067A Alt over Paran Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vt 0067A Alt over Paran Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 0067A Alt over Paran Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.