US Bridges

Vt 00118 Ml over Trout River

Good

Franklin County, Vermont · 2.9 MI N Jct. VT.242 · Structure no. 200283002106102

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00118 Ml over Trout River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00118 Ml over Trout River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 72 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2028. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesVt 00118 Ml
CrossesTrout River
Location2.9 MI N Jct. VT.242
RouteState Highway 118
StateVermont
Coordinates44.90159, -72.65205
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

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 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00118 Ml over Trout River?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00118 Ml over Trout River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.