US Bridges

Vt 00016 Ml over Barton River

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 1.8 MI N Jct. VT.122 E · Structure no. 200037001910082

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2028. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesVt 00016 Ml
CrossesBarton River
Location1.8 MI N Jct. VT.122 E
RouteState Highway 16
StateVermont
Coordinates44.71363, -72.18606
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00016 Ml over Barton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.