US Bridges

Vt 00279 Ml over VT279 over Chapel Road

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.8 MI E Jct. US 7 · Structure no. 200110001302022

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00279 Ml over VT279 over Chapel Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00279 Ml over VT279 over Chapel Road in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,780 by 2028. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVt 00279 Ml
CrossesVT279 over Chapel Road
Location0.8 MI E Jct. US 7
RouteState Highway 279
StateVermont
Coordinates42.90095, -73.17994
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2018)
Projected traffic3,780 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00279 Ml over VT279 over Chapel Road built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00279 Ml over VT279 over Chapel Road 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 VT279 over Chapel Road carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00279 Ml over VT279 over Chapel Road?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00279 Ml over VT279 over Chapel Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.