US Bridges

Vt 00014 Ml over Lords Creek

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.4 MI S Jct. VT.58 E · Structure no. 200251012310112

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00014 Ml over Lords Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00014 Ml over Lords Creek in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 87 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesVt 00014 Ml
CrossesLords Creek
Location0.4 MI S Jct. VT.58 E
RouteState Highway 14
StateVermont
Coordinates44.79906, -72.2832
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,310 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$897,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00014 Ml over Lords Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Vt 00014 Ml over Lords Creek 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 Lords Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00014 Ml over Lords Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00014 Ml over Lords Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.