US Bridges

TH 95 (essex Way) over TH 95 over Vt 289

Good

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.6 MI S Jct. Vt 15 · Structure no. 2004060D1604061

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TH 95 (essex Way) over TH 95 over Vt 289 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TH 95 (essex Way) over TH 95 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2029. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesTH 95 (essex Way)
CrossesTH 95 over Vt 289
Location0.6 MI S Jct. Vt 15
RouteCounty Highway 0TH95
StateVermont
Coordinates44.50474, -73.07901
Functional classRural Local

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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2019)
Projected traffic704 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TH 95 (essex Way) over TH 95 over Vt 289 built?

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

What condition is TH 95 (essex Way) over TH 95 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 TH 95 (essex Way) over TH 95 over Vt 289 carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TH 95 (essex Way) over TH 95 over Vt 289?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns TH 95 (essex Way) over TH 95 over Vt 289?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.