US Bridges

Vt 00108 Ml over Little River

Good

Lamoille County, Vermont · 0.1 MI N Jct. VT.100 · Structure no. 200235000208082

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,800
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00108 Ml over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00108 Ml over Little River in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2028. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesVt 00108 Ml
CrossesLittle River
Location0.1 MI N Jct. VT.100
RouteState Highway 108
StateVermont
Coordinates44.46644, -72.6881
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2018)
Projected traffic7,140 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00108 Ml over Little River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00108 Ml over Little 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00108 Ml over Little River carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00108 Ml over Little River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00108 Ml over Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.