US Bridges

Vt 00921 Spur over VT921 Conn. over US 4W

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.4 MI N Jct. VT.4A · Structure no. 201142000211072

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00921 Spur over VT921 Conn. over US 4W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00921 Spur over VT921 Conn. over US 4W in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2028. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesVt 00921 Spur
CrossesVT921 Conn. over US 4W
Location0.4 MI N Jct. VT.4A
RouteState Highway 921
StateVermont
Coordinates43.60567, -73.2598
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00921 Spur over VT921 Conn. over US 4W built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00921 Spur over VT921 Conn. over US 4W 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 Vt 00921 Spur over VT921 Conn. over US 4W carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00921 Spur over VT921 Conn. over US 4W?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00921 Spur over VT921 Conn. over US 4W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.