US Bridges

Ethan Allen Prkway over E a Pky over Vt 127

Good

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.95 MI N JCT North ST · Structure no. 2004030D1504031

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ethan Allen Prkway over E a Pky over Vt 127 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ethan Allen Prkway over E a Pky over Vt 127 in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,750 by 2029. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesEthan Allen Prkway
CrossesE a Pky over Vt 127
Location0.95 MI N JCT North ST
RouteCounty Highway THEHP
StateVermont
Coordinates44.51759, -73.2413
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2019)
Projected traffic15,750 by 2029
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ethan Allen Prkway over E a Pky over Vt 127 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ethan Allen Prkway over E a Pky over Vt 127 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ethan Allen Prkway over E a Pky over Vt 127 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ethan Allen Prkway over E a Pky over Vt 127?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ethan Allen Prkway over E a Pky over Vt 127?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.