US Bridges

Vt 00933 Ml over Connecticut River

FairPosted for load

Essex County, Vermont · 0.3 MI East JCT VT102 · Structure no. 200000000105152

Built
1893
132 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
196 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00933 Ml over Connecticut River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Vt 00933 Ml over Connecticut River in Essex County, Vermont. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 132 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2028. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesVt 00933 Ml
CrossesConnecticut River
Location0.3 MI East JCT VT102
RouteState Highway 933
StateVermont
Coordinates44.65196, -71.56262
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic231 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00933 Ml over Connecticut River built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Vt 00933 Ml over Connecticut River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Vt 00933 Ml over Connecticut River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00933 Ml over Connecticut River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00933 Ml over Connecticut River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.