US Bridges

Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River

Poor

Orange County, Vermont · 1.1 MI S Jct. U.S.302 · Structure no. 200031002309122

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 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 concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2028. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesVt 00025 Ml
CrossesWaits River
Location1.1 MI S Jct. U.S.302
RouteState Highway 25
StateVermont
Coordinates44.12719, -72.31
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,785 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$475,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00025 Ml over Waits River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.