US Bridges

City Patch over Patchen RD over I 89

Fair

Chittenden County, Vermont · Patchen Road · Structure no. 205216001B04142

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Patch over Patchen RD over I 89 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Patch over Patchen RD over I 89 in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2026. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCity Patch
CrossesPatchen RD over I 89
LocationPatchen Road
RouteCity Street PATCH
CountyChittenden County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.47873, -73.17685
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2016)
Projected traffic7,140 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was City Patch over Patchen RD over I 89 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Patch over Patchen RD over I 89 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does City Patch over Patchen RD over I 89 carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is City Patch over Patchen RD over I 89?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns City Patch over Patchen RD over I 89?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.