US Bridges

Vt 00242 Ml over Jay Branch

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 3.3 MI W JCT 101 · Structure no. 200278000910122

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00242 Ml over Jay Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00242 Ml over Jay Branch in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 91 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesVt 00242 Ml
CrossesJay Branch
Location3.3 MI W JCT 101
RouteState Highway 242
CountyOrleans County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.94113, -72.46998
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 00242 Ml over Jay Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Vt 00242 Ml over Jay Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00242 Ml over Jay Branch carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00242 Ml over Jay Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00242 Ml over Jay Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.