US Bridges

Vt 00015 Ml over Gihon River

Good

Lamoille County, Vermont · 0.3 MI W Jct. VT.100C · Structure no. 200030003708062

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00015 Ml over Gihon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00015 Ml over Gihon River in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,715 by 2028. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesVt 00015 Ml
CrossesGihon River
Location0.3 MI W Jct. VT.100C
RouteState Highway 15
StateVermont
Coordinates44.63622, -72.68221
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2018)
Projected traffic8,715 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00015 Ml over Gihon River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00015 Ml over Gihon 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 Gihon River carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00015 Ml over Gihon River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00015 Ml over Gihon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.