US Bridges

Vt 00078 Ml over Mud Creek

Good

Grand Isle County, Vermont · 0.6 MI E Jct. U.S.2 · Structure no. 200036000107012

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00078 Ml over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00078 Ml over Mud Creek in Grand Isle County, Vermont. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 87 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,565 by 2028. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesVt 00078 Ml
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.6 MI E Jct. U.S.2
RouteState Highway 78
StateVermont
Coordinates44.9667, -73.26992
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2018)
Projected traffic5,565 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$676,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00078 Ml over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Vt 00078 Ml over Mud 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00078 Ml over Mud Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00078 Ml over Mud Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00078 Ml over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.