US Bridges

Road over Chittenden Brook

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · No Data Entered · Structure no. 092005000013181

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Chittenden Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Road over Chittenden Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesChittenden Brook
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 45
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.8245, -72.90895
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (—)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Chittenden Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Chittenden Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Road over Chittenden Brook carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Chittenden Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Chittenden Brook?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.