US Bridges

Vt 00011 Ml C1003 over Batten Kill River

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 1.1 MI E JCT Vt 7A · Structure no. 200016000402062

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,700
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00011 Ml C1003 over Batten Kill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00011 Ml C1003 over Batten Kill River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 70 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,135 by 2028. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesVt 00011 Ml C1003
CrossesBatten Kill River
Location1.1 MI E JCT Vt 7A
RouteState Highway 11
StateVermont
Coordinates43.17357, -73.03758
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2018)
Projected traffic9,135 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 00011 Ml C1003 over Batten Kill River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Vt 00011 Ml C1003 over Batten Kill 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 00011 Ml C1003 over Batten Kill River carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00011 Ml C1003 over Batten Kill River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00011 Ml C1003 over Batten Kill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.