FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CITY BERLN

Carrying CITY BERLN over STVNS BR WINOOSKI R

BERLIN STREET, Washington, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CITY BERLN

The CITY BERLN bridge in Washington, Vermont carries CITY BERLN over STVNS BR WINOOSKI R. It was built in 1919, making it 107 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1977, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,200 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 48.1 metric tons.

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

How CITY BERLN compares

▲ 11.4
Load rating vs Vermont average (36.7 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Vermont bridges
254
Bridges in Washington · 9 in Poor condition
CITY BERLN 48.1 t
Vermont average 36.7 t

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
48.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1919
Last Reconstructed
1977
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
24.4 m (80 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
206006000912012

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

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

CITY BERLN in Washington, Vermont has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CITY BERLN inspected?

CITY BERLN'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 5,200 vehicles per day.

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

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

CITY BERLN has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CITY BERLN?

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

How old is CITY BERLN and does age affect safety?

CITY BERLN was built in 1919, making it 107 years old and last reconstructed in 1977.

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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