US Bridges

City Lprts over Passumpsic River

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · Lower Portland Street · Structure no. 207020003603112

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Lprts over Passumpsic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Lprts over Passumpsic River in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2026. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCity Lprts
CrossesPassumpsic River
LocationLower Portland Street
RouteCity Street LPRTS
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.41984, -72.0129
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 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2016)
Projected traffic630 by 2026
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Lprts over Passumpsic River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Lprts 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 Lprts over Passumpsic River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is City Lprts over Passumpsic River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns City Lprts over Passumpsic River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.