US Bridges

Vt 00063 Spur over Stevens Branch

Good

Washington County, Vermont · 0.1 MI W Jct. VT.14 · Structure no. 200042000512022

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00063 Spur over Stevens Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Vt 00063 Spur over Stevens Branch in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,725 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesVt 00063 Spur
CrossesStevens Branch
Location0.1 MI W Jct. VT.14
RouteState Highway 63
StateVermont
Coordinates44.1738, -72.50883
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2018)
Projected traffic4,725 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00063 Spur over Stevens Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00063 Spur over Stevens Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00063 Spur over Stevens Branch carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00063 Spur over Stevens Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Vt 00063 Spur over Stevens Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.