US Bridges

City Berln over Stvns Br Winooski R

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · Berlin Street · Structure no. 206006000912012

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Berln over Stvns Br Winooski R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Berln over Stvns Br Winooski R 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2026. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesCity Berln
CrossesStvns Br Winooski R
LocationBerlin Street
RouteCity Street BERLN
StateVermont
Coordinates44.20596, -72.51281
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2016)
Projected traffic5,460 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$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Berln over Stvns Br Winooski R built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is City Berln over Stvns Br Winooski R 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 Berln over Stvns Br Winooski R carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is City Berln over Stvns Br Winooski R?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns City Berln over Stvns Br Winooski R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.