US Bridges

I 00091 Ml over Wells River

Good

Orange County, Vermont · 0.3 MI N I91 Exit 17 · Structure no. 200091067N09072

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 00091 Ml over Wells River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 00091 Ml over Wells River in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,090 by 2028. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 00091 Ml
CrossesWells River
Location0.3 MI N I91 Exit 17
RouteInterstate 91
StateVermont
Coordinates44.16325, -72.08561
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2018)
Projected traffic6,090 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 00091 Ml over Wells River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 00091 Ml over Wells 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 00091 Ml over Wells River carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 00091 Ml over Wells River?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 00091 Ml over Wells River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.