US Bridges

City Elliot over Whetstone Brook

Good

Windham County, Vermont · Elliot ST · Structure no. 202012003113022

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Elliot over Whetstone Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Elliot over Whetstone Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 79 years old, older 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2025. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesCity Elliot
CrossesWhetstone Brook
LocationElliot ST
RouteCity Street 0ELLT
StateVermont
Coordinates42.84973, -72.56783
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2015)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$992,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Elliot over Whetstone Brook built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is City Elliot over Whetstone Brook 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 City Elliot over Whetstone Brook carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is City Elliot over Whetstone Brook?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns City Elliot over Whetstone Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.