US Bridges

Vt 00105 Ml over Mud Creek

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 4.0 MI W Jct. VT.100 · Structure no. 200034005710162

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00105 Ml over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00105 Ml over Mud Creek in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2028. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVt 00105 Ml
CrossesMud Creek
Location4.0 MI W Jct. VT.100
RouteState Highway 105
StateVermont
Coordinates44.97693, -72.33311
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00105 Ml over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00105 Ml over Mud Creek 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 00105 Ml over Mud Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00105 Ml over Mud Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00105 Ml over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.