US Bridges

Vt 00014 Ml over Black River

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.1 MI N Jct. U.S.5 N · Structure no. 200251013110052

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
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 1959, so it is 66 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2028. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVt 00014 Ml
CrossesBlack River
Location0.1 MI N Jct. U.S.5 N
RouteState Highway 14
StateVermont
Coordinates44.86764, -72.26134
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1959, making it 66 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 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00014 Ml over Black River?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00014 Ml over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.