US Bridges

Vt 00036 Ml over Black Creek

Good

Franklin County, Vermont · 4.9 MI W Jct. VT.108 · Structure no. 200298000906052

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00036 Ml over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00036 Ml over Black Creek in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2028. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesVt 00036 Ml
CrossesBlack Creek
Location4.9 MI W Jct. VT.108
RouteState Highway 36
StateVermont
Coordinates44.79676, -72.88558
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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
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 Black Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00036 Ml over Black Creek 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 00036 Ml over Black Creek carry?

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

How long is Vt 00036 Ml over Black Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00036 Ml over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.