US Bridges

Vt 00105 Ml over East Br Nulhegan River

Fair

Essex County, Vermont · 2.4 MI W Jct. VT.102 · Structure no. 200034009705032

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00105 Ml over East Br Nulhegan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00105 Ml over East Br Nulhegan River in Essex County, Vermont. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesVt 00105 Ml
CrossesEast Br Nulhegan River
Location2.4 MI W Jct. VT.102
RouteState Highway 105
StateVermont
Coordinates44.77872, -71.65717
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic735 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Vt 00105 Ml over East Br Nulhegan River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00105 Ml over East Br Nulhegan 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00105 Ml over East Br Nulhegan River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00105 Ml over East Br Nulhegan River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00105 Ml over East Br Nulhegan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.