US Bridges

Vt 00105 Ml over Missisquoi River

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.4 MI E Jct. Vt 101 · Structure no. 200034005410172

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00105 Ml over Missisquoi River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00105 Ml over Missisquoi River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2028. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVt 00105 Ml
CrossesMissisquoi River
Location0.4 MI E Jct. Vt 101
RouteState Highway 105
StateVermont
Coordinates44.99545, -72.40013
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 00105 Ml over Missisquoi River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00105 Ml over Missisquoi 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00105 Ml over Missisquoi River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00105 Ml over Missisquoi River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00105 Ml over Missisquoi River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.