US Bridges

I 00089 Ml over Winooski River

Good

Chittenden County, Vermont · 1.3 MI N Exit 14 · Structure no. 200089070S04142

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,016 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
56,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 00089 Ml over Winooski River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 00089 Ml over Winooski River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 years old, older 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 56,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,220 by 2028. The structure is 1,016 ft (309.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 00089 Ml
CrossesWinooski River
Location1.3 MI N Exit 14
RouteInterstate 89
StateVermont
Coordinates44.48638, -73.17386
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,016 ft (309.7 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,400 (2018)
Projected traffic59,220 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 00089 Ml over Winooski River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I 00089 Ml over Winooski River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 00089 Ml over Winooski River carry?

About 56,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 00089 Ml over Winooski River?

The structure is 1,016 ft (309.7 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I 00089 Ml over Winooski River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.