US Bridges

City Guilf over Whetstone Brook

Good

Windham County, Vermont · Guilford ST · Structure no. 202028003013022

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Guilf over Whetstone Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Guilf over Whetstone Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,990 by 2026. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCity Guilf
CrossesWhetstone Brook
LocationGuilford ST
RouteCity Street GUILF
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.84953, -72.58542
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2016)
Projected traffic3,990 by 2026
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Guilf over Whetstone Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Guilf 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 Guilf over Whetstone Brook carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is City Guilf over Whetstone Brook?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns City Guilf over Whetstone Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.