US Bridges

Vt 00105 Ml over Missisquoi River

Fair

Franklin County, Vermont · 1.5 MI E Jct. VT.118 · Structure no. 200034002706022

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00105 Ml over Missisquoi River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00105 Ml over Missisquoi River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesVt 00105 Ml
CrossesMissisquoi River
Location1.5 MI E Jct. VT.118
RouteState Highway 105
StateVermont
Coordinates44.9547, -72.6999
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00105 Ml over Missisquoi River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00105 Ml over Missisquoi 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 00105 Ml over Missisquoi River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00105 Ml over Missisquoi River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00105 Ml over Missisquoi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.