US Bridges

Vt 00918 Ml over Black River

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.4 MI E Jct. U.S.5 · Structure no. 200315000110052

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00918 Ml over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00918 Ml over Black River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2028. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesVt 00918 Ml
CrossesBlack River
Location0.4 MI E Jct. U.S.5
RouteState Highway 918
StateVermont
Coordinates44.91926, -72.22575
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2018)
Projected traffic924 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00918 Ml over Black River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00918 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00918 Ml over Black River carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00918 Ml over Black River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00918 Ml over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.