US Bridges

Vt 00014 Ml over Black River

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 3.3 MI S Jct. VT.58 E · Structure no. 200251011810012

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00014 Ml over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00014 Ml over Black 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2028. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesVt 00014 Ml
CrossesBlack River
Location3.3 MI S Jct. VT.58 E
RouteState Highway 14
StateVermont
Coordinates44.77124, -72.32764
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 00014 Ml over Black River built?

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

What condition is Vt 00014 Ml over Black 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00014 Ml over Black River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00014 Ml over Black River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00014 Ml over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.