US Bridges

US 00BR4 Bus. over East Creek

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.8 MI W Jct. U.S.7 S · Structure no. 203000B4-611192

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00BR4 Bus. over East Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00BR4 Bus. over East Creek in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,650 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 00BR4 Bus.
CrossesEast Creek
Location0.8 MI W Jct. U.S.7 S
RouteU.S. Route 0BR4
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.60859, -72.98937
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,650 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00BR4 Bus. over East Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 00BR4 Bus. over East Creek 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 00BR4 Bus. over East Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 00BR4 Bus. over East Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 00BR4 Bus. over East Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.