US Bridges

Vt 00009 Ml over Deerfield River

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 2.3 MI E JCT Vt 8 · Structure no. 200010025A02122

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00009 Ml over Deerfield River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00009 Ml over Deerfield River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,095 by 2028. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVt 00009 Ml
CrossesDeerfield River
Location2.3 MI E JCT Vt 8
RouteState Highway 9
StateVermont
Coordinates42.8785, -72.94535
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic4,095 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Deerfield River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00009 Ml over Deerfield 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00009 Ml over Deerfield River carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00009 Ml over Deerfield River?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00009 Ml over Deerfield River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.