VT 0004A ALT
Carrying VT 0004A ALT over CASTLETON RIVER
0.4 MI E JCT. VT.30, Rutland, Vermont
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VT 0004A ALT
The VT 0004A ALT bridge in Rutland, Vermont carries VT 0004A ALT over CASTLETON RIVER. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 39.0 meters (128 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,600 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VT 0004A ALT 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
- 1962
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 39.0 m (128 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200142000411032
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VT 0004A ALT 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 VT 0004A ALT against other structures in Rutland and across Vermont. Vermont bridges
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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 VT 0004A ALT?
VT 0004A ALT in Rutland, Vermont has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VT 0004A ALT inspected?
VT 0004A ALT'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 4,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VT 0004A ALT 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 VT 0004A ALT?
VT 0004A ALT has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining VT 0004A ALT?
VT 0004A ALT is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is VT 0004A ALT and does age affect safety?
VT 0004A ALT was built in 1962, making it 64 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.
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