City Ayers over Jail Branch
FairWashington County, Vermont · Ayers Street · Structure no. 206002000812012
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
City Ayers over Jail Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Ayers over Jail Branch in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 106 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2026. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was City Ayers over Jail Branch built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is City Ayers over Jail Branch 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 Ayers over Jail Branch carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is City Ayers over Jail Branch?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns City Ayers over Jail Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.