US Bridges

Vt 00009 Ml over Water Penstock

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 1.4 MI E JCT Vt 8 · Structure no. 200010002302122

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00009 Ml over Water Penstock is a concrete culvert carrying Vt 00009 Ml over Water Penstock in Bennington 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,935 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesVt 00009 Ml
CrossesWater Penstock
Location1.4 MI E JCT Vt 8
RouteState Highway 9
StateVermont
Coordinates42.89108, -72.9535
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (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 traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,935 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 00009 Ml over Water Penstock built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00009 Ml over Water Penstock 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00009 Ml over Water Penstock carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00009 Ml over Water Penstock?

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

Who owns Vt 00009 Ml over Water Penstock?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.