US Bridges

Vt 00102 Ml over Nulhegan River

Poor

Essex County, Vermont · 0.2 MI S Jct. VT.105 · Structure no. 200271000905032

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00102 Ml over Nulhegan River is a steel truss - thru carrying Vt 00102 Ml over Nulhegan River in Essex County, Vermont. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2028. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVt 00102 Ml
CrossesNulhegan River
Location0.2 MI S Jct. VT.105
RouteState Highway 102
StateVermont
Coordinates44.75146, -71.63352
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2018)
Projected traffic494 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00102 Ml over Nulhegan River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00102 Ml over Nulhegan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Vt 00102 Ml over Nulhegan River carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00102 Ml over Nulhegan River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00102 Ml over Nulhegan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.