US Bridges

City Taylor over Winooski River

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · Taylor Street · Structure no. 206426000512112

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Taylor over Winooski River is a steel truss - thru carrying City Taylor over Winooski River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,675 by 2026. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCity Taylor
CrossesWinooski River
LocationTaylor Street
RouteCity Street TAYLR
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.25962, -72.57996
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2016)
Projected traffic3,675 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
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 Taylor over Winooski River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is City Taylor 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 Taylor over Winooski River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is City Taylor over Winooski River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns City Taylor over Winooski River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.