SUNDERLAND BRIDGE BR#19-5
BM20102 Sunderland
Bridge maintenance on bridge #19-5 located on US 7 in Sunderland at MM .478.
Bridge 19-5 will be bundled with the Bridge 19-7 projects for design and construction.
SUNDERLAND BM20102 20B155 - Bridge 19-5
SUNDERLAND NH CULV(122) 23B027 - Bridge 19-7
The existing 162 foot long, 8-foot-wide Corrugated Galvanized Metal Plate Pipe Arch (CGMPPA) is in satisfactory condition; however, the invert is in poor condition. The invert has heavy corrosion present with large perforations throughout causing piping and voiding. The remaining structure invert has heavy pitting and rust scaling throughout. This bridge was constructed in 1978.
Given the age of the structure and current condition, the engineering study recommended a full replacement with a precast concrete box culvert.
VTrans - SharePoint Project Webpage:
https://outside.vermont.gov/agency/VTRANS/external/Projects/Structures/Forms/AllItems.aspx
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This project will require a 14-day maximum closure period on U.S. Route 7 to replace the existing culvert with a new precast concrete box culvert, while maintaining traffic on an offsite detour via Vermont Route 7A and Vermont Route 313 in Bennington, Shaftsbury, and Arlington. The Sunderland NH CULV(122) culvert replacement (Bridge 19-7) project, which is bundled with this project, will be constructed during the same period so that only one closure is needed. During the closure, super loads will be detoured to continue north on VT 7A through Manchester or use U.S. Route 4 in New York. The 14‑day closure could occur anytime between mid‑August and mid‑October 2026, and the exact dates will be determined by the contractor.
Contact Information
**Please note: Contractors are to direct all inquiries to Contract Administration during project advertisement.
Public Information Consultant
Elaine Ezerins
(603) 782-2460
elaine.ezerins@wsp.com
