US Bridges

City Brook over Gunners Brook

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Vermont · Brook Street · Structure no. 206003000212012

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Brook over Gunners Brook is a concrete slab carrying City Brook over Gunners Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCity Brook
CrossesGunners Brook
LocationBrook Street
RouteCity Street BROOK
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.20367, -72.50799
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2016)
Projected traffic1,155 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$471,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Brook over Gunners Brook built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Brook over Gunners Brook 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 Brook over Gunners Brook carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is City Brook over Gunners Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns City Brook over Gunners Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.