US Bridges

Vt 00125 Ml over Middlebury River

Good

Addison County, Vermont · 1.6 MI E Jct. U.S.7 · Structure no. 200174001301112

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00125 Ml over Middlebury River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00125 Ml over Middlebury 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2028. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesVt 00125 Ml
CrossesMiddlebury River
Location1.6 MI E Jct. U.S.7
RouteState Highway 125
StateVermont
Coordinates43.97024, -73.08576
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 00125 Ml over Middlebury River built?

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

What condition is Vt 00125 Ml over Middlebury 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 00125 Ml over Middlebury River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00125 Ml over Middlebury River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00125 Ml over Middlebury River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.