US Bridges

Vt 00118 Ml over Missisquoi River

Good

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.1 MI S JCT Vt 105 · Structure no. 200283003006022

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00118 Ml over Missisquoi River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00118 Ml over Missisquoi River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 73 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2028. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesVt 00118 Ml
CrossesMissisquoi River
Location0.1 MI S JCT Vt 105
RouteState Highway 118
StateVermont
Coordinates44.93417, -72.70931
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,625 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Missisquoi River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Vt 00118 Ml over Missisquoi 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 Missisquoi River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00118 Ml over Missisquoi River?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00118 Ml over Missisquoi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.