US Bridges

City Brook over Gunners Brook

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · Brook Street · Structure no. 206003000512012

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Brook over Gunners Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying City Brook over Gunners Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2026. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCity Brook
CrossesGunners Brook
LocationBrook Street
RouteCity Street BROOK
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.20697, -72.50446
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2016)
Projected traffic1,680 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$430,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Brook over Gunners Brook built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 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 1,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is City Brook over Gunners Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns City Brook over Gunners Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.