FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EAST BAY ROAD

Carrying EAST BAY ROAD over EAST BAY

.5 MI NNE OF WHITEHALL, Rutland, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EAST BAY ROAD

The EAST BAY ROAD bridge in Rutland, Vermont carries EAST BAY ROAD over EAST BAY. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 25.0 meters (82 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 78 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Vermont bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How EAST BAY ROAD compares

▼ 19.9
Load rating vs Vermont average (36.7 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Vermont bridges
275
Bridges in Rutland · 7 in Poor condition
EAST BAY ROAD 16.8 t
Vermont average 36.7 t

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
32.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
10.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
16.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1948
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
25.0 m (82 ft)
Deck Width
5.2 m (17 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
78 vehicles/day
Structure Number
101127001111271

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

EAST BAY ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare EAST BAY ROAD against other structures in Rutland 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 EAST BAY ROAD?

EAST BAY ROAD in Rutland, Vermont has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EAST BAY ROAD inspected?

EAST BAY 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 78 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST BAY ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for EAST BAY ROAD?

EAST BAY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EAST BAY ROAD?

EAST BAY ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is EAST BAY ROAD and does age affect safety?

EAST BAY ROAD was built in 1948, making it 78 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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