US Bridges

Vt 00109 Ml over N. Branch Lamoille R

FairPosted for load

Lamoille County, Vermont · 4.3 MI W Jct. VT.118 · Structure no. 200282001008012

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00109 Ml over N. Branch Lamoille R is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00109 Ml over N. Branch Lamoille R in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00109 Ml
CrossesN. Branch Lamoille R
Location4.3 MI W Jct. VT.118
RouteState Highway 109
CountyLamoille County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.74907, -72.69716
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic441 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$401,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00109 Ml over N. Branch Lamoille R built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00109 Ml over N. Branch Lamoille R 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00109 Ml over N. Branch Lamoille R carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00109 Ml over N. Branch Lamoille R?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00109 Ml over N. Branch Lamoille R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.