US Bridges

City Wilms over Whetstone Brook

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · Williams Street · Structure no. 202048003513022

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Wilms over Whetstone Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Wilms over Whetstone Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 910 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 956 by 2026. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCity Wilms
CrossesWhetstone Brook
LocationWilliams Street
RouteCity Street WILMS
StateVermont
Coordinates42.84871, -72.5731
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2016)
Projected traffic956 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$957,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Wilms over Whetstone Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Wilms over Whetstone Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does City Wilms over Whetstone Brook carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is City Wilms over Whetstone Brook?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns City Wilms over Whetstone Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.