US Bridges

Vt 00242 Ml over Jay Branch

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 2.3 MI W JCT 101 · Structure no. 200278001010122

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 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 2017, so it is 8 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00242 Ml
CrossesJay Branch
Location2.3 MI W JCT 101
RouteState Highway 242
CountyOrleans County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.94235, -72.45254
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2028
Trucks12%
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 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00242 Ml over Jay Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00242 Ml over Jay Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.