US Bridges

Vt 00116 Ml over New Haven River

Good

Addison County, Vermont · 2.5 MI S Jct. VT.17 W · Structure no. 200021000801032

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
368 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00116 Ml over New Haven River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00116 Ml over New Haven River in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2028. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVt 00116 Ml
CrossesNew Haven River
Location2.5 MI S Jct. VT.17 W
RouteState Highway 116
StateVermont
Coordinates44.09744, -73.09314
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2018)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00116 Ml over New Haven River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00116 Ml over New Haven River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00116 Ml over New Haven River carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00116 Ml over New Haven River?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00116 Ml over New Haven River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.