US Bridges

City West over East Creek

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · West Street · Structure no. 203064001911192

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,900
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City West over East Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City West over East Creek in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,395 by 2026. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesCity West
CrossesEast Creek
LocationWest Street
RouteCity Street 0WEST
StateVermont
Coordinates43.60663, -72.98815
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2016)
Projected traffic10,395 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 West over East Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is City West 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 West over East Creek carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is City West over East Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns City West over East Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.