US Bridges

US 00BR4 Bus. over Clarendon River

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.5 MI W Jct. VT.3 · Structure no. 203200B4-311202

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00BR4 Bus. over Clarendon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00BR4 Bus. over Clarendon River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,810 by 2028. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 00BR4 Bus.
CrossesClarendon River
Location0.5 MI W Jct. VT.3
RouteU.S. Route 0BR4
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.60088, -73.01878
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2018)
Projected traffic12,810 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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

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$2.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00BR4 Bus. over Clarendon River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00BR4 Bus. over Clarendon River 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 Clarendon River carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 00BR4 Bus. over Clarendon River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 00BR4 Bus. over Clarendon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.