US Bridges

Vt 00116 Ml over Baldwin Creek

Good

Addison County, Vermont · 0.1 MI N Jct. VT.17 E · Structure no. 200021001201032

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00116 Ml over Baldwin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00116 Ml over Baldwin Creek in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 70 years old, older 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,045 by 2028. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesVt 00116 Ml
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location0.1 MI N Jct. VT.17 E
RouteState Highway 116
StateVermont
Coordinates44.15342, -73.04565
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic3,045 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00116 Ml over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Vt 00116 Ml over Baldwin Creek 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 Baldwin Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00116 Ml over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00116 Ml over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.