US Bridges

Vt 00065 Ml over Sunset Lake

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Vermont · 2.3 MI W Jct. VT.14 · Structure no. 200903000209031

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Wood or Timber
Length
321 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00065 Ml over Sunset Lake is a wood or timber other carrying Vt 00065 Ml over Sunset Lake in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2028. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesVt 00065 Ml
CrossesSunset Lake
Location2.3 MI W Jct. VT.14
RouteState Highway 65
StateVermont
Coordinates44.04251, -72.6047
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span317 ft (96.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00065 Ml over Sunset Lake built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00065 Ml over Sunset Lake 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 00065 Ml over Sunset Lake carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00065 Ml over Sunset Lake?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 317 ft (96.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00065 Ml over Sunset Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.