US Bridges

Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River

Good

Orange County, Vermont · 2.4 MI N Jct. VT.25B · Structure no. 200031000509012

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,255 by 2028. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesVt 00025 Ml
CrossesWaits River
Location2.4 MI N Jct. VT.25B
RouteState Highway 25
StateVermont
Coordinates44.00978, -72.16825
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic3,255 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$2.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00025 Ml over Waits 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 00025 Ml over Waits River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.