US Bridges

East Bay Road over East Bay

Poor

Rutland County, Vermont · .5 MI Nne of Whitehall · Structure no. 101127001111271

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Bay Road over East Bay is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Bay Road over East Bay in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Bay Road
CrossesEast Bay
Location.5 MI Nne of Whitehall
StateVermont
Coordinates43.5702, -73.39175
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2018)
Projected traffic109 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$506,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Bay Road over East Bay built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Bay Road over East Bay in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does East Bay Road over East Bay carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Bay Road over East Bay?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns East Bay Road over East Bay?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.