US Bridges

Vt 00118 Ml over Trout River

Good

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.1 MI S Jct. VT.242 · Structure no. 200283001506102

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00118 Ml over Trout River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Vt 00118 Ml over Trout River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2028. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesVt 00118 Ml
CrossesTrout River
Location0.1 MI S Jct. VT.242
RouteState Highway 118
StateVermont
Coordinates44.87715, -72.60796
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 00118 Ml over Trout River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00118 Ml over Trout River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00118 Ml over Trout River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00118 Ml over Trout River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00118 Ml over Trout River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.