US Bridges

Vt 00016 Ml over Barton River

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 1.4 MI N Jct. VT.122 E · Structure no. 200037001810082

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00016 Ml over Barton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00016 Ml over Barton River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2028. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesVt 00016 Ml
CrossesBarton River
Location1.4 MI N Jct. VT.122 E
RouteState Highway 16
StateVermont
Coordinates44.70717, -72.18679
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$992,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00016 Ml over Barton River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00016 Ml over Barton River 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 00016 Ml over Barton River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00016 Ml over Barton River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00016 Ml over Barton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.