US Bridges

Vt 00074 Ml over Lemon Fair River

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 3.3 MI W Jct. VT.30 · Structure no. 200164000201182

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00074 Ml over Lemon Fair River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00074 Ml over Lemon Fair River in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 86 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2028. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesVt 00074 Ml
CrossesLemon Fair River
Location3.3 MI W Jct. VT.30
RouteState Highway 74
StateVermont
Coordinates43.94251, -73.26276
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00074 Ml over Lemon Fair River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Vt 00074 Ml over Lemon Fair River 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 00074 Ml over Lemon Fair River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00074 Ml over Lemon Fair River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00074 Ml over Lemon Fair River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.