US Bridges

City Grnit over Winooski River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Vermont · Granite Street · Structure no. 206416001712112

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Grnit over Winooski River is a steel truss - thru carrying City Grnit over Winooski River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 123 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,410 by 2026. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCity Grnit
CrossesWinooski River
LocationGranite Street
RouteCity Street GRNIT
StateVermont
Coordinates44.25173, -72.57097
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2016)
Projected traffic4,410 by 2026
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Grnit over Winooski River built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is City Grnit over Winooski River 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 Grnit over Winooski River carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is City Grnit over Winooski River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns City Grnit over Winooski River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.