US Bridges

VT113 over Ompompanoosuc River

Good

Orange County, Vermont · 7.5 MI E JCT Vt 110 · Structure no. 200180001109142

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

VT113 over Ompompanoosuc River is a steel truss - thru carrying VT113 over Ompompanoosuc River in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,240 by 2028. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesVT113
CrossesOmpompanoosuc River
Location7.5 MI E JCT Vt 110
RouteState Highway 113
StateVermont
Coordinates43.96716, -72.31443
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (1996)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2028
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 VT113 over Ompompanoosuc River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is VT113 over Ompompanoosuc 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does VT113 over Ompompanoosuc River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is VT113 over Ompompanoosuc River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns VT113 over Ompompanoosuc River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.