US Bridges

I 00089 Ml over I 89 over TH No 1

Poor

Orange County, Vermont · 4.2 MI S Exit 5 · Structure no. 200089034N09032

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 00089 Ml over I 89 over TH No 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 00089 Ml over I 89 over TH No 1 in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,535 by 2028. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 00089 Ml
CrossesI 89 over TH No 1
Location4.2 MI S Exit 5
RouteInterstate 89
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.05725, -72.60524
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2018)
Projected traffic17,535 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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$1.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 00089 Ml over I 89 over TH No 1 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 00089 Ml over I 89 over TH No 1 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 00089 Ml over I 89 over TH No 1 carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 00089 Ml over I 89 over TH No 1?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 00089 Ml over I 89 over TH No 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.