US Bridges

Vt 00036 Ml over Fairfield River

Fair

Franklin County, Vermont · 7.7 MI W Jct. VT.108 · Structure no. 200298000606052

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00036 Ml over Fairfield River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00036 Ml over Fairfield River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesVt 00036 Ml
CrossesFairfield River
Location7.7 MI W Jct. VT.108
RouteState Highway 36
StateVermont
Coordinates44.80233, -72.94009
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 00036 Ml over Fairfield River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00036 Ml over Fairfield 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00036 Ml over Fairfield River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00036 Ml over Fairfield River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00036 Ml over Fairfield River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.