US Bridges

Vt 00015 Ml over Lamoille River

Fair

Lamoille County, Vermont · 4.4 MI W Jct. VT.14 N · Structure no. 200030005908102

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
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 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,355 by 2028. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesVt 00015 Ml
CrossesLamoille River
Location4.4 MI W Jct. VT.14 N
RouteState Highway 15
StateVermont
Coordinates44.54012, -72.45127
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2018)
Projected traffic5,355 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 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 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00015 Ml over 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 Lamoille River carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00015 Ml over Lamoille River?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00015 Ml over Lamoille River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.