US Bridges

Vt 00102 Ml over Leach Creek

Fair

Essex County, Vermont · 0.4 MI S Jct. VT.114 · Structure no. 200271001905062

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00102 Ml over Leach Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00102 Ml over Leach Creek in Essex County, Vermont. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2028. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVt 00102 Ml
CrossesLeach Creek
Location0.4 MI S Jct. VT.114
RouteState Highway 102
StateVermont
Coordinates44.99113, -71.54241
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic693 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 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 00102 Ml over Leach Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00102 Ml over Leach Creek 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 00102 Ml over Leach Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00102 Ml over Leach Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00102 Ml over Leach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.