US Bridges

City 00ELM over Whetstone Brook

Good

Windham County, Vermont · Elm ST · Structure no. 202014003213022

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City 00ELM over Whetstone Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying City 00ELM over Whetstone Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,780 by 2026. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesCity 00ELM
CrossesWhetstone Brook
LocationElm ST
RouteCity Street 0ELM
StateVermont
Coordinates42.84905, -72.56096
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2016)
Projected traffic3,780 by 2026
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City 00ELM over Whetstone Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is City 00ELM 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 00ELM over Whetstone Brook carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is City 00ELM over Whetstone Brook?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns City 00ELM over Whetstone Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.