US Bridges

Vt 00244 Ml over Ompompanoosuc River

Fair

Orange County, Vermont · 0.1 MI E JCT Vt 113 · Structure no. 200178000109112

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00244 Ml over Ompompanoosuc River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00244 Ml over Ompompanoosuc River in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 914 by 2028. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesVt 00244 Ml
CrossesOmpompanoosuc River
Location0.1 MI E JCT Vt 113
RouteState Highway 244
StateVermont
Coordinates43.88629, -72.2591
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2018)
Projected traffic914 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Vt 00244 Ml over Ompompanoosuc River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00244 Ml over Ompompanoosuc River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00244 Ml over Ompompanoosuc River carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00244 Ml over Ompompanoosuc River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00244 Ml over Ompompanoosuc River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.