Rutland County Bridge Report Card
Rutland County scores 80 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Rutland County, Vermont
Rutland County has 266 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 14 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.6% is at or below the 4.0% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,338 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Rutland County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 80/100 (B). The county has 266 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 14 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,338 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.6% | 5.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.7% of measured traffic | 0.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.3% | 10.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 58 years vs 48 nationally | 4.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 612,696 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.0% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 58 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,338 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Rutland County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3047 over Roaring Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1925 |
| C3017 over Br. Of Mill River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1934 |
| Vt 00031 Ml over Poultney River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1923 |
| C2002 over Otter Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1922 |
| Vt 00155 Ml over Mill River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1940 |
| C2003 over North Brittain Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 450 | 1940 |
| East Bay Road over East Bay | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 78 | 1948 |
| Vt 00103 Ml over Freeman Brook | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 4,700 | 1929 |
| Vt 00100 Ml over West Branch Tweed River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 3,200 | 2019 |
| City Grove over East Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 2,100 | 1947 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.