US Bridges

Eagles Nest Road over Logger Branch/Nul. River

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Vermont · Eagles Nest Rd/Ne 1.0 Mi. · Structure no. 000053591-00003

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Eagles Nest Road over Logger Branch/Nul. River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eagles Nest Road over Logger Branch/Nul. River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesEagles Nest Road
CrossesLogger Branch/Nul. River
LocationEagles Nest Rd/Ne 1.0 Mi.
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyFranklin County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.85817, -71.742
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Eagles Nest Road over Logger Branch/Nul. River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Eagles Nest Road over Logger Branch/Nul. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Eagles Nest Road over Logger Branch/Nul. River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Eagles Nest Road over Logger Branch/Nul. River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Eagles Nest Road over Logger Branch/Nul. River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.