US Bridges

City Pionr over Winooski River

Good

Washington County, Vermont · Pioneer Street · Structure no. 206422000612112

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Pionr over Winooski River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Pionr over Winooski River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,515 by 2026. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCity Pionr
CrossesWinooski River
LocationPioneer Street
RouteCity Street PIONR
StateVermont
Coordinates44.25067, -72.55935
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2016)
Projected traffic4,515 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 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 Pionr over Winooski River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is City Pionr over Winooski River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns City Pionr over Winooski River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.