US Bridges

Vt 00015 Ml over Lamoille River

Good

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.1 MI E Jct. VT.14 N · Structure no. 200030006603052

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00015 Ml over Lamoille River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00015 Ml over Lamoille River in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,615 by 2028. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesVt 00015 Ml
CrossesLamoille River
Location0.1 MI E Jct. VT.14 N
RouteState Highway 15
StateVermont
Coordinates44.51687, -72.37856
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2018)
Projected traffic6,615 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00015 Ml over Lamoille River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00015 Ml over Lamoille 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00015 Ml over Lamoille River carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00015 Ml over Lamoille River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00015 Ml over Lamoille River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.