US Bridges

Vt 00279 Ml over Vt 279 over Vt 67 a

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · JCT Vt 67 a & Vt 279 · Structure no. 200110005E02022

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00279 Ml over Vt 279 over Vt 67 a is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00279 Ml over Vt 279 over Vt 67 a in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,345 by 2028. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesVt 00279 Ml
CrossesVt 279 over Vt 67 a
LocationJCT Vt 67 a & Vt 279
RouteState Highway 279
StateVermont
Coordinates42.90486, -73.21804
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2018)
Projected traffic9,345 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00279 Ml over Vt 279 over Vt 67 a built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00279 Ml over Vt 279 over Vt 67 a 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 Vt 279 over Vt 67 a carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00279 Ml over Vt 279 over Vt 67 a?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00279 Ml over Vt 279 over Vt 67 a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.