US Bridges

Vt 00014 Ml over Stevens Branch

Fair

Orange County, Vermont · 4.5 MI S Jct. U.S.302 E · Structure no. 200147006009172

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00014 Ml over Stevens Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00014 Ml over Stevens Branch in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 96 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,570 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesVt 00014 Ml
CrossesStevens Branch
Location4.5 MI S Jct. U.S.302 E
RouteState Highway 14
StateVermont
Coordinates44.1392, -72.53068
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2018)
Projected traffic3,570 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$368,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00014 Ml over Stevens Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Vt 00014 Ml over Stevens Branch 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 Stevens Branch carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00014 Ml over Stevens Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00014 Ml over Stevens Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.