US Bridges

Four Mile Road over North Branch/Nul. River

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Vermont · Four Mile Road/Nw 3.4 Mi. · Structure no. 000053591-00002

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Four Mile Road over North Branch/Nul. River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Four Mile Road over North Branch/Nul. River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFour Mile Road
CrossesNorth Branch/Nul. River
LocationFour Mile Road/Nw 3.4 Mi.
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyFranklin County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.8575, -71.80083
Functional classRural Local

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Four Mile Road over North Branch/Nul. River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Four Mile Road over North Branch/Nul. 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 Four Mile Road over North Branch/Nul. River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Four Mile Road over North Branch/Nul. River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Four Mile Road over North Branch/Nul. River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.