US Bridges

Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River

Good

Orange County, Vermont · 4.9 MI N Jct. VT.25B · Structure no. 200031000909012

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
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 1939 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 86 years old, older 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2028. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesVt 00025 Ml
CrossesWaits River
Location4.9 MI N Jct. VT.25B
RouteState Highway 25
StateVermont
Coordinates44.03353, -72.19534
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 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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,415 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

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 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.