CORNISH TOLL BR RD
Carrying CORNISH TOLL BR RD over CONNECTICUT RIVER
VERMONT STATE LINE, Windsor, Vermont
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CORNISH TOLL BR RD
The CORNISH TOLL BR RD bridge in Windsor, Vermont carries CORNISH TOLL BR RD over CONNECTICUT RIVER. It was built in 1866, making it 160 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 136.9 meters (449 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,655 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Vermont bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CORNISH TOLL BR RD 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
- 1866
- Last Reconstructed
- 1989
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 136.9 m (449 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.3 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,655 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 101423B02814231
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • 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) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
CORNISH TOLL BR RD 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 CORNISH TOLL BR RD against other structures in Windsor 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 CORNISH TOLL BR RD?
CORNISH TOLL BR RD in Windsor, 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 CORNISH TOLL BR RD inspected?
CORNISH TOLL BR RD'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 2,655 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CORNISH TOLL BR RD 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 CORNISH TOLL BR RD?
CORNISH TOLL BR RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CORNISH TOLL BR RD?
CORNISH TOLL BR RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is CORNISH TOLL BR RD and does age affect safety?
CORNISH TOLL BR RD was built in 1866, making it 160 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.
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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