US Bridges

Vt 00058 Ml over Willoughby River

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 2.5 MI W Jct. VT.5A · Structure no. 200310001310032

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00058 Ml over Willoughby River is a concrete slab carrying Vt 00058 Ml over Willoughby River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 96 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 914 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesVt 00058 Ml
CrossesWilloughby River
Location2.5 MI W Jct. VT.5A
RouteState Highway 58
StateVermont
Coordinates44.80238, -72.12952
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2018)
Projected traffic914 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 00058 Ml over Willoughby River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Vt 00058 Ml over Willoughby 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00058 Ml over Willoughby River carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00058 Ml over Willoughby River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00058 Ml over Willoughby River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.