US Bridges

Vt 00016 Ml over Crystal Lake Outlet

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.2 MI S Jct. US5 · Structure no. 200037002010022

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00016 Ml over Crystal Lake Outlet is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Vt 00016 Ml over Crystal Lake Outlet in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2028. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesVt 00016 Ml
CrossesCrystal Lake Outlet
Location0.2 MI S Jct. US5
RouteState Highway 16
StateVermont
Coordinates44.74765, -72.18069
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$576,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00016 Ml over Crystal Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00016 Ml over Crystal Lake Outlet 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 00016 Ml over Crystal Lake Outlet carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00016 Ml over Crystal Lake Outlet?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00016 Ml over Crystal Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.