US Bridges

Vt 00125 Ml over Middlebury River

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 4.6 MI E JCT US 7 · Structure no. 200174001501162

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00125 Ml over Middlebury River is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00125 Ml over Middlebury River in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesVt 00125 Ml
CrossesMiddlebury River
Location4.6 MI E JCT US 7
RouteState Highway 125
StateVermont
Coordinates43.97396, -73.03408
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,575 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$278,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00125 Ml over Middlebury River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 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 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00125 Ml over Middlebury River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00125 Ml over Middlebury River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.