US Bridges

Church Street over Connecticut River Necrr

Good

Windham County, Vermont · Vermont State Line · Structure no. 101314B05513141

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
635 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,125
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Street over Connecticut River Necrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Street over Connecticut River Necrr in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 9,125 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,505 by 2041. The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChurch Street
CrossesConnecticut River Necrr
LocationVermont State Line
RouteState Highway 12
StateVermont
Coordinates43.13804, -72.44839
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length635 ft (193.5 m)
Longest span224 ft (68.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,125 (2021)
Projected traffic13,505 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Street over Connecticut River Necrr built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Street over Connecticut River Necrr 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Church Street over Connecticut River Necrr carry?

About 9,125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Church Street over Connecticut River Necrr?

The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Church Street over Connecticut River Necrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.