US Bridges

Vt 00014 Ml over 2nd Branch White R.

Fair

Orange County, Vermont · 6.0 MI N JCT Vt 66 · Structure no. 200147004409032

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
830
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 1922 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 103 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesVt 00014 Ml
Crosses2nd Branch White R.
Location6.0 MI N JCT Vt 66
RouteState Highway 14
StateVermont
Coordinates44.02668, -72.57104
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2018)
Projected traffic872 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$344,000 (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 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

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 June 2023.

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

About 830 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.