US Bridges

Valley Street over Brook

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · Valley Street · Structure no. 200135000914182

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Street over Brook is a steel culvert carrying Valley Street over Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2027. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesValley Street
CrossesBrook
LocationValley Street
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateVermont
Coordinates43.30567, -72.47872
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2017)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2027
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Street over Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Street over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Street over Brook carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Valley Street over Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Valley Street over Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.