US Bridges

Vt 00104 Ml over I 89 under Vt 104

Fair

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.6 MI N Jct. VT.36 · Structure no. 200279002006132

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
360 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00104 Ml over I 89 under Vt 104 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00104 Ml over I 89 under Vt 104 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 5 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2028. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVt 00104 Ml
CrossesI 89 under Vt 104
Location0.6 MI N Jct. VT.36
RouteState Highway 104
StateVermont
Coordinates44.81342, -73.06373
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2018)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00104 Ml over I 89 under Vt 104 built?

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

What condition is Vt 00104 Ml over I 89 under Vt 104 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Vt 00104 Ml over I 89 under Vt 104 carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00104 Ml over I 89 under Vt 104?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00104 Ml over I 89 under Vt 104?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.