US Bridges

I 00089 Ml over I 89 over Dorset ST

Fair

Chittenden County, Vermont · Dorset Street · Structure no. 200089065S04142

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 00089 Ml over I 89 over Dorset ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 00089 Ml over I 89 over Dorset ST in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,050 by 2028. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 00089 Ml
CrossesI 89 over Dorset ST
LocationDorset Street
RouteInterstate 89
StateVermont
Coordinates44.44959, -73.17812
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2018)
Projected traffic43,050 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 00089 Ml over I 89 over Dorset ST built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 00089 Ml over I 89 over Dorset ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 00089 Ml over I 89 over Dorset ST carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 00089 Ml over I 89 over Dorset ST?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I 00089 Ml over I 89 over Dorset ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.