US Bridges

City Grove over East Creek

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · Grove Street · Structure no. 203022002511192

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Grove over East Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Grove over East Creek in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 78 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2026. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCity Grove
CrossesEast Creek
LocationGrove Street
RouteCity Street GROVE
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.62902, -72.9881
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2016)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Grove over East Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is City Grove 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does City Grove over East Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is City Grove over East Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns City Grove over East Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.