US Bridges

Guildhall Road over Connecticut River

Fair

Essex County, Vermont · Vermont State Line · Structure no. 100511B00405111

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
888
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guildhall Road over Connecticut River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Guildhall Road over Connecticut River in Essex County, Vermont. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 888 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2042. The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGuildhall Road
CrossesConnecticut River
LocationVermont State Line
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.56419, -71.55898
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (95.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic888 (2020)
Projected traffic1,314 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guildhall Road over Connecticut River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Guildhall Road over Connecticut 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Guildhall Road over Connecticut River carry?

About 888 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Guildhall Road over Connecticut River?

The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Guildhall Road over Connecticut River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.