US Bridges

I 00189 Spur over I 189 over Spear ST

Fair

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.3 MI W I89 Exit 13 · Structure no. 200189003E04142

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 00189 Spur over I 189 over Spear ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 00189 Spur over I 189 over Spear ST in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 36,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,640 by 2028. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 00189 Spur
CrossesI 189 over Spear ST
Location0.3 MI W I89 Exit 13
RouteInterstate 189
CountyChittenden County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.44995, -73.18837
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,800 (2018)
Projected traffic38,640 by 2028
Trucks8%
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 00189 Spur over I 189 over Spear ST built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I 00189 Spur over I 189 over Spear 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 00189 Spur over I 189 over Spear ST carry?

About 36,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 00189 Spur over I 189 over Spear ST?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 00189 Spur over I 189 over Spear ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.