US Bridges

Vt 00116 Ml over New Haven River

Good

Addison County, Vermont · 1.8 MI S Jct. VT.17 E · Structure no. 200021001101032

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00116 Ml over New Haven River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00116 Ml over New Haven River in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2028. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesVt 00116 Ml
CrossesNew Haven River
Location1.8 MI S Jct. VT.17 E
RouteState Highway 116
StateVermont
Coordinates44.12916, -73.05037
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2018)
Projected traffic5,460 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00116 Ml over New Haven River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 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 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00116 Ml over New Haven River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00116 Ml over New Haven River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.