US Bridges

Vt 00016 Ml over Haynesville Brook

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.1 MI N Jct. VT.15 · Structure no. 200037000103052

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00016 Ml over Haynesville Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00016 Ml over Haynesville Brook in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00016 Ml
CrossesHaynesville Brook
Location0.1 MI N Jct. VT.15
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.4997, -72.32339
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00016 Ml over Haynesville Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00016 Ml over Haynesville Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00016 Ml over Haynesville Brook carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00016 Ml over Haynesville Brook?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00016 Ml over Haynesville Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.