US Bridges

Vt 00105 Ml over Mud Creek

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 3.2 MI W Jct. VT.100 · Structure no. 200034005810162

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2028. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVt 00105 Ml
CrossesMud Creek
Location3.2 MI W Jct. VT.100
RouteState Highway 105
StateVermont
Coordinates44.97076, -72.31881
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 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 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 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00105 Ml over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.