US Bridges

Access Rd. over Spillway Channel

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 3.2 KM N of Springfield · Structure no. CEPNEDVT5010003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Access Rd. over Spillway Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Rd. over Spillway Channel in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess Rd.
CrossesSpillway Channel
Location3.2 KM N of Springfield
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.33749, -72.5063
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$31 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Rd. over Spillway Channel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 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 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Access Rd. over Spillway Channel?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Access Rd. over Spillway Channel?

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