US Bridges

Vt 00973 Conn over Conn Riv RR TH27 Pass R

Good

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.1 MI W. Jct. U.S.5 · Structure no. 200041000103112

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
391 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00973 Conn over Conn Riv RR TH27 Pass R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00973 Conn over Conn Riv RR TH27 Pass R in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,570 by 2028. The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesVt 00973 Conn
CrossesConn Riv RR TH27 Pass R
Location0.1 MI W. Jct. U.S.5
RouteState Highway 973
StateVermont
Coordinates44.44536, -72.01774
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length391 ft (119.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2018)
Projected traffic3,570 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00973 Conn over Conn Riv RR TH27 Pass R built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00973 Conn over Conn Riv RR TH27 Pass R 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00973 Conn over Conn Riv RR TH27 Pass R carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00973 Conn over Conn Riv RR TH27 Pass R?

The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00973 Conn over Conn Riv RR TH27 Pass R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.