US Bridges

Vt 00014 Ml over Black River

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.7 MI S Jct. U.S.5 S · Structure no. 200251012910112

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
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 2024, so it is 1 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2028. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesVt 00014 Ml
CrossesBlack River
Location0.7 MI S Jct. U.S.5 S
RouteState Highway 14
StateVermont
Coordinates44.85276, -72.27524
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00014 Ml over Black River 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 May 2024.

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

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00014 Ml over Black River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00014 Ml over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.