US Bridges

City Schol over N Br Winooski River

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · School Street · Structure no. 206424001012112

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Schol over N Br Winooski River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Schol over N Br Winooski River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 97 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2026. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCity Schol
CrossesN Br Winooski River
LocationSchool Street
RouteCity Street SCHOL
StateVermont
Coordinates44.26148, -72.57516
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2016)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2026
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Schol over N Br Winooski River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is City Schol over N Br 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 Schol over N Br Winooski River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is City Schol over N Br Winooski River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns City Schol over N Br Winooski River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.