US Bridges

Pecks Woods Road over Poultney River

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · 8 MI NE of Whitehall · Structure no. 101107000611071

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
674
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecks Woods Road over Poultney River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pecks Woods Road over Poultney River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 90 years old, older 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 674 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPecks Woods Road
CrossesPoultney River
Location8 MI NE of Whitehall
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateVermont
Coordinates43.59602, -73.2924
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic674 (2020)
Projected traffic944 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$844,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pecks Woods Road over Poultney River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Pecks Woods Road over Poultney River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pecks Woods Road over Poultney River carry?

About 674 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pecks Woods Road over Poultney River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pecks Woods Road over Poultney River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.