US Bridges

Access RD over Spillway Channel

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 27.4 KM N of Brattleboro · Structure no. CEPNEDVT5010002

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Access RD over Spillway Channel is a steel truss - deck carrying Access RD over Spillway Channel in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess RD
CrossesSpillway Channel
Location27.4 KM N of Brattleboro
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.0535, -72.70094
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$521 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Access RD over Spillway Channel built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access RD over Spillway Channel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Access RD over Spillway Channel carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Access RD over Spillway Channel?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Access RD over Spillway Channel?

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