US Bridges

City Concd over Passumpsic River

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · Concord Ave · Structure no. 207012001203112

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Concd over Passumpsic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Concd over Passumpsic River in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 97 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2026. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesCity Concd
CrossesPassumpsic River
LocationConcord Ave
RouteCity Street CONCD
StateVermont
Coordinates44.42556, -72.01409
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2016)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2026
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 City Concd over Passumpsic River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is City Concd over Passumpsic 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does City Concd over Passumpsic River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is City Concd over Passumpsic River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns City Concd over Passumpsic River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.