US Bridges

Campground Ac. Rd. over Winhall River

FairPosted for load

Windham County, Vermont · 1.61 KM East of Route 8 · Structure no. CEPNEDVT5010001

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Campground Ac. Rd. over Winhall River is a steel truss - thru carrying Campground Ac. Rd. over Winhall River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 97 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCampground Ac. Rd.
CrossesWinhall River
Location1.61 KM East of Route 8
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.16184, -72.80855
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$31,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campground Ac. Rd. over Winhall River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Campground Ac. Rd. over Winhall River 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 Campground Ac. Rd. over Winhall River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Campground Ac. Rd. over Winhall River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Campground Ac. Rd. over Winhall River?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).