FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CITY SAFFD

Carrying CITY SAFFD over WALLOOMSAC RIVER

SAFFORD STREET, Bennington, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CITY SAFFD

The CITY SAFFD bridge in Bennington, Vermont carries CITY SAFFD over WALLOOMSAC RIVER. It was built in 1921, making it 105 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Vermont bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. 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 16.3 metric tons.

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

How CITY SAFFD compares

▼ 20.4
Load rating vs Vermont average (36.7 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Vermont bridges
221
Bridges in Bennington · 2 in Poor condition
CITY SAFFD 16.3 t
Vermont average 36.7 t

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1921
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
201044004402022

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CITY SAFFD 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 CITY SAFFD against other structures in Bennington 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 CITY SAFFD?

CITY SAFFD in Bennington, Vermont on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CITY SAFFD inspected?

CITY SAFFD'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 2,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CITY SAFFD 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 CITY SAFFD?

CITY SAFFD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CITY SAFFD?

CITY SAFFD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CITY SAFFD and does age affect safety?

CITY SAFFD was built in 1921, making it 105 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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