US Bridges

Vt 00014 Ml over Black River

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.4 MI N Jct. VT.58 E · Structure no. 200251012410112

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
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 1939 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 86 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2028. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesVt 00014 Ml
CrossesBlack River
Location0.4 MI N Jct. VT.58 E
RouteState Highway 14
StateVermont
Coordinates44.80761, -72.28557
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$853,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00014 Ml over Black River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

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 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00014 Ml over Black River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00014 Ml over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.