US Bridges

Vt 00015 Ml over Vt 15 over Vt 289

Good

Chittenden County, Vermont · 1.5 MI E Jct. Vt. 2A · Structure no. 200030002A04062

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00015 Ml over Vt 15 over Vt 289 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00015 Ml over Vt 15 over Vt 289 in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 20,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,630 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesVt 00015 Ml
CrossesVt 15 over Vt 289
Location1.5 MI E Jct. Vt. 2A
RouteState Highway 15
StateVermont
Coordinates44.50704, -73.08834
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,600 (2018)
Projected traffic21,630 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 00015 Ml over Vt 15 over Vt 289 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00015 Ml over Vt 15 over Vt 289 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 00015 Ml over Vt 15 over Vt 289 carry?

About 20,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00015 Ml over Vt 15 over Vt 289?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00015 Ml over Vt 15 over Vt 289?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.