GUILDHALL ROAD
Carrying GUILDHALL ROAD over CONNECTICUT RIVER
VERMONT STATE LINE, Essex, Vermont
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GUILDHALL ROAD
The GUILDHALL ROAD bridge in Essex, Vermont carries GUILDHALL ROAD over CONNECTICUT RIVER. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 95.9 meters (315 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 888 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Vermont bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GUILDHALL ROAD compares
Live comparison across Vermont.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1984
- Last Reconstructed
- 2015
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 95.9 m (315 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.4 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 888 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100511B00405111
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GUILDHALL ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare GUILDHALL ROAD against other structures in Essex and across Vermont. Vermont bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for GUILDHALL ROAD?
GUILDHALL ROAD in Essex, Vermont has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GUILDHALL ROAD inspected?
GUILDHALL ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 888 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GUILDHALL ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for GUILDHALL ROAD?
GUILDHALL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GUILDHALL ROAD?
GUILDHALL ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is GUILDHALL ROAD and does age affect safety?
GUILDHALL ROAD was built in 1984, making it 42 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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