Vt 00078 Ml over Missisquoi River
FairFranklin County, Vermont · 0.2 MI W Jct. U.S.7 · Structure no. 200036000606152
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 302 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vt 00078 Ml over Missisquoi River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00078 Ml over Missisquoi River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,340 by 2028. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vt 00078 Ml over Missisquoi River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vt 00078 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Vt 00078 Ml over Missisquoi River carry?
About 10,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Vt 00078 Ml over Missisquoi River?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Vt 00078 Ml over Missisquoi River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.