US Bridges

Vt 00017 Ml over Dead Creek

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 2.3 MI W Jct. VT.22A · Structure no. 200032000401012

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00017 Ml over Dead Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00017 Ml over Dead Creek in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 91 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2028. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesVt 00017 Ml
CrossesDead Creek
Location2.3 MI W Jct. VT.22A
RouteState Highway 17
StateVermont
Coordinates44.08468, -73.3474
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$713,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00017 Ml over Dead Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Vt 00017 Ml over Dead Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00017 Ml over Dead Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00017 Ml over Dead Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00017 Ml over Dead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.