US Bridges

US 00004 Ml over Clarendon Pittsford R.R.

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 2.3 MI W Exit 6 VT.4A · Structure no. 200020013E11282

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
410 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00004 Ml over Clarendon Pittsford R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00004 Ml over Clarendon Pittsford R.R. in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,070 by 2028. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 00004 Ml
CrossesClarendon Pittsford R.R.
Location2.3 MI W Exit 6 VT.4A
RouteU.S. Route 4
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.6053, -73.06661
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2018)
Projected traffic14,070 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00004 Ml over Clarendon Pittsford R.R. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00004 Ml over Clarendon Pittsford R.R. 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 00004 Ml over Clarendon Pittsford R.R. carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00004 Ml over Clarendon Pittsford R.R.?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 00004 Ml over Clarendon Pittsford R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.