US Bridges

City Ripley over Otter Creek

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · Ripley Road · Structure no. 203050001711192

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Ripley over Otter Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying City Ripley over Otter Creek in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2026. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCity Ripley
CrossesOtter Creek
LocationRipley Road
RouteCity Street RIPLY
StateVermont
Coordinates43.60204, -73.00259
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2016)
Projected traffic1,680 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Ripley over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Ripley over Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does City Ripley over Otter Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is City Ripley over Otter Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns City Ripley over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.