US Bridges

I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH No 81

Good

Caledonia County, Vermont · 2.2 MI S Exit 18 · Structure no. 200091070S03012

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH No 81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH No 81 in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,090 by 2028. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 00091 Ml
CrossesI 91 over TH No 81
Location2.2 MI S Exit 18
RouteInterstate 91
StateVermont
Coordinates44.26845, -72.07119
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2018)
Projected traffic6,090 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH No 81 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH No 81 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH No 81 carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH No 81?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH No 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.