US Bridges

Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River

Good

Orange County, Vermont · 4.4 MI S Jct. U.S.302 · Structure no. 200031001609122

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2028. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesVt 00025 Ml
CrossesWaits River
Location4.4 MI S Jct. U.S.302
RouteState Highway 25
StateVermont
Coordinates44.09818, -72.2998
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2028
Trucks2%
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 1996, making it 29 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 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.