US Bridges

Vt 00114 Ml over Pherrins River

Fair

Essex County, Vermont · 1.2 MI N Jct. VT.105 E · Structure no. 200321002705042

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00114 Ml over Pherrins River is a concrete slab carrying Vt 00114 Ml over Pherrins River in Essex County, Vermont. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesVt 00114 Ml
CrossesPherrins River
Location1.2 MI N Jct. VT.105 E
RouteState Highway 114
StateVermont
Coordinates44.82545, -71.90077
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 00114 Ml over Pherrins River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Vt 00114 Ml over Pherrins 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 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00114 Ml over Pherrins River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00114 Ml over Pherrins River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00114 Ml over Pherrins River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.