US Bridges

Vt 00125 Ml over Middlebury River

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 4.2 MI E Jct. U.S.7 · Structure no. 200174001401162

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00125 Ml over Middlebury River is a concrete culvert carrying Vt 00125 Ml over Middlebury River in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2028. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesVt 00125 Ml
CrossesMiddlebury River
Location4.2 MI E Jct. U.S.7
RouteState Highway 125
StateVermont
Coordinates43.97391, -73.03995
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2028
Trucks6%
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 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00125 Ml over Middlebury River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Vt 00125 Ml over Middlebury River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.