US Bridges

Vt 00015 Ml over Wild Br. Lamoille River

Fair

Lamoille County, Vermont · 6.4 MI W Jct. VT.14 N · Structure no. 200030005108102

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00015 Ml over Wild Br. Lamoille River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00015 Ml over Wild Br. Lamoille River in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2028. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesVt 00015 Ml
CrossesWild Br. Lamoille River
Location6.4 MI W Jct. VT.14 N
RouteState Highway 15
StateVermont
Coordinates44.56144, -72.48997
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2018)
Projected traffic5,460 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00015 Ml over Wild Br. Lamoille River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00015 Ml over Wild Br. Lamoille 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 June 2023.

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

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00015 Ml over Wild Br. Lamoille River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00015 Ml over Wild Br. Lamoille River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.