US Bridges

Vt 00100 Ml over No. Br. Hoosic River

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 3.9 MI N Mass.State Line · Structure no. 200102000902142

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00100 Ml over No. Br. Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00100 Ml over No. Br. Hoosic River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2028. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesVt 00100 Ml
CrossesNo. Br. Hoosic River
Location3.9 MI N Mass.State Line
RouteState Highway 100
StateVermont
Coordinates42.78694, -73.03806
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 00100 Ml over No. Br. Hoosic River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00100 Ml over No. Br. Hoosic 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00100 Ml over No. Br. Hoosic River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00100 Ml over No. Br. Hoosic River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00100 Ml over No. Br. Hoosic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.