US Bridges

Vt 00014 Ml over 2nd Branch White R.

Fair

Orange County, Vermont · 3.9 MI S Jct. VT.66 · Structure no. 200147002909092

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00014 Ml over 2nd Branch White R. is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00014 Ml over 2nd Branch White R. in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2028. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesVt 00014 Ml
Crosses2nd Branch White R.
Location3.9 MI S Jct. VT.66
RouteState Highway 14
StateVermont
Coordinates43.89005, -72.58019
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2018)
Projected traffic672 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$683,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00014 Ml over 2nd Branch White R. built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00014 Ml over 2nd Branch White R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00014 Ml over 2nd Branch White R. carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00014 Ml over 2nd Branch White R.?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00014 Ml over 2nd Branch White R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.