US Bridges

Vt 00015 Ml over Lamoille River

Good

Lamoille County, Vermont · 1.9 MI W Jct. VT.100C · Structure no. 200030003308062

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00015 Ml over Lamoille River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00015 Ml over Lamoille River in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,615 by 2028. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesVt 00015 Ml
CrossesLamoille River
Location1.9 MI W Jct. VT.100C
RouteState Highway 15
StateVermont
Coordinates44.64264, -72.71064
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2018)
Projected traffic6,615 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00015 Ml over Lamoille River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00015 Ml over Lamoille 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00015 Ml over Lamoille River carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00015 Ml over Lamoille River?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00015 Ml over Lamoille River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.