US Bridges

Vt 00114 Ml over East Br Passumpsic River

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 11.2 MI N Jct. U.S.5 · Structure no. 200269001903082

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00114 Ml over East Br Passumpsic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00114 Ml over East Br Passumpsic River in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 96 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2028. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesVt 00114 Ml
CrossesEast Br Passumpsic River
Location11.2 MI N Jct. U.S.5
RouteState Highway 114
StateVermont
Coordinates44.673, -71.88319
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2028
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$534,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00114 Ml over East Br Passumpsic River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Vt 00114 Ml over East Br Passumpsic River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00114 Ml over East Br Passumpsic River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00114 Ml over East Br Passumpsic River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00114 Ml over East Br Passumpsic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.