US Bridges

Vt 00960 Spur over I 91 under Putney SH

Poor

Windham County, Vermont · 0.1 MI E Jct. U.S.5 · Structure no. 201113000113132

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00960 Spur over I 91 under Putney SH is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00960 Spur over I 91 under Putney SH in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,675 by 2028. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesVt 00960 Spur
CrossesI 91 under Putney SH
Location0.1 MI E Jct. U.S.5
RouteState Highway 960
StateVermont
Coordinates42.96532, -72.52101
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,675 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00960 Spur over I 91 under Putney SH built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00960 Spur over I 91 under Putney SH in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Vt 00960 Spur over I 91 under Putney SH carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00960 Spur over I 91 under Putney SH?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00960 Spur over I 91 under Putney SH?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.