Vt 00279 Ml over Silk RD & Walloomsac Riv
GoodBennington County, Vermont · 2.96 MI E Ny State Line · Structure no. 200110000402022
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 857 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vt 00279 Ml over Silk RD & Walloomsac Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00279 Ml over Silk RD & Walloomsac Riv 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 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,980 by 2028. The structure is 857 ft (261.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vt 00279 Ml over Silk RD & Walloomsac Riv built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vt 00279 Ml over Silk RD & Walloomsac Riv 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Vt 00279 Ml over Silk RD & Walloomsac Riv carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Vt 00279 Ml over Silk RD & Walloomsac Riv?
The structure is 857 ft (261.2 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Vt 00279 Ml over Silk RD & Walloomsac Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.