US Bridges

City Prosp over Stevens Branch

Good

Washington County, Vermont · Prospect Street · Structure no. 206022000712012

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Prosp over Stevens Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Prosp over Stevens Branch in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 78 years old, older 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,935 by 2026. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCity Prosp
CrossesStevens Branch
LocationProspect Street
RouteCity Street PROSP
StateVermont
Coordinates44.19658, -72.50323
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2016)
Projected traffic4,935 by 2026
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Prosp over Stevens Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is City Prosp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does City Prosp over Stevens Branch carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is City Prosp over Stevens Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns City Prosp over Stevens Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.