US Bridges

River St. over River ST over Vt RR

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · River Street · Structure no. 203052002711192

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River St. over River ST over Vt RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River St. over River ST over Vt RR 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 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2026. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesRiver St.
CrossesRiver ST over Vt RR
LocationRiver Street
RouteCity Street RIVER
StateVermont
Coordinates43.60301, -72.97717
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2016)
Projected traffic5,460 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was River St. over River ST over Vt RR built?

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

What condition is River St. over River ST over Vt RR 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 River St. over River ST over Vt RR carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River St. over River ST over Vt RR?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns River St. over River ST over Vt RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.