Why did the truss bridge break up with the beam bridge? It needed more support.
Why did the truss bridge break up with the beam bridge? It needed more support.
Infrastructure Grade
Infrastructure Report Card
4.0% of bridges in poor condition
Total Bridges
2,866
Poor Condition
114(4.0%)
Avg Bridge Age
62 yrs
Trend
Declining
| Metric | Vermont | National Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Poor Condition | 4.0% | 6.7% | Declining |
| vs. National Average | -2.7 pts | -- | -- |
| Average Bridge Age | 62 yrs | 48 yrs | -- |
| Good or Better | 1,744(60.9%) | -- | -- |
Grade Scale
Percentage of bridges in poor condition over time. The dashed line shows the national average for comparison.
Total Bridges
2,866
Poor Condition
114(4.0%)
Average Age
62 yrs
Daily Crossings
9.9M
Good or Better
1,744(60.9%)
These bridges have at least one major component rated "5" (Fair) — one step above the poor threshold. Sorted by daily traffic to highlight highest-impact structures at risk.
| Bridge | Location | Deck | Super | Sub | Daily Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I 00089 ML | Chittenden County | 5 | 7 | 6 | 56,400 |
| I 00089 ML | Chittenden County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 36,300 |
| I 00089 ML | Chittenden County | 5 | 5 | 5 | 36,300 |
| I 00089 ML | Chittenden County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 36,300 |
| US 00007 ML | Chittenden County | 5 | 6 | 7 | 31,300 |
| I 00089 ML | Chittenden County | 5 | 7 | 6 | 28,200 |
| I 00089 ML | Chittenden County | 5 | 6 | 5 | 28,200 |
| I 00089 ML | Chittenden County | 5 | 5 | 5 | 28,200 |
| I 00089 ML | Chittenden County | 6 | 7 | 5 | 28,200 |
| I 00089 ML | Windsor County | 5 | 7 | 6 | 26,000 |
| I 00089 ML | Washington County | 6 | 6 | 5 | 25,200 |
| I 00089 ML | Washington County | 6 | 6 | 5 | 25,200 |
| I 00091 ML | Windsor County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 21,000 |
| I 00089 ML | Washington County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 20,900 |
| I 00089 ML | Washington County | 5 | 7 | 5 | 20,900 |
The 10 bridges in poorest condition, ranked by lowest sufficiency rating.
over BATTEN KILL RIVER
over WHITE RIVER
over CALENDAR BROOK
over MILL RIVER
over BROAD BROOK
over CONNECTICUT RIVER
over HAWKINS BROOK
over LOCUST CREEK
over STANNARD BROOK
over HAWKINS BROOK
States with similar infrastructure profiles, ranked by percentage of bridges in poor condition.
Grading: Grades are based on the percentage of bridges classified as "poor condition." A bridge is in poor condition when at least one major component (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the NBI 0-9 scale.
Data Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inventory (NBI). Data is updated annually. BridgeStats is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FHWA.
Watchlist Criteria: Bridges with any component rated "5" (Fair) are one step from the poor threshold of 4 and are flagged for monitoring. These bridges are not yet in poor condition but may deteriorate without maintenance.