Windham County Bridge Report Card
Windham County scores 61 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Windham County, Vermont
Windham County has 338 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 23 rated poor and 24 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.8% is above the 4.0% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 59,768 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Windham County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 61/100 (D). The county has 338 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 23 in poor condition and 24 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 59,768 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 | 6.8% | 13.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.0% of measured traffic | 4.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 7.1% | 14.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 65 years vs 48 nationally | 7.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,003,532 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 | 6.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.0% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 7.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 65 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 59,768 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Windham County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3009 over Bull Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1900 |
| C3021 over East Putney Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1930 |
| I 00091 Ml over I 91 Over US 5 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,300 | 1959 |
| I 00091 Ml over I 91 Over Vt 103 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,000 | 1963 |
| Nh119 over Connecticut River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,103 | 1920 |
| Bridge Street over Connecticut River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,100 | 1930 |
| Vt 00009 Ml over N. Br. Deerfield River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,400 | 1934 |
| Vt 00960 Spur over I 91 Under Putney SH | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,500 | 1961 |
| Vt 00112 Ml over E. Br North R | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1940 |
| US 00005 Ml over US 5 Over Green Mt Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 970 | 1929 |
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.