US Bridges

Vt 00191 Spur over I 91 under Vt 191

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 2.1 MI E JCT US.5 · Structure no. 201343000110072

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
375 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00191 Spur over I 91 under Vt 191 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00191 Spur over I 91 under Vt 191 in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2028. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVt 00191 Spur
CrossesI 91 under Vt 191
Location2.1 MI E JCT US.5
RouteState Highway 191
StateVermont
Coordinates44.92271, -72.17304
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00191 Spur over I 91 under Vt 191 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00191 Spur over I 91 under Vt 191 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Vt 00191 Spur over I 91 under Vt 191 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00191 Spur over I 91 under Vt 191?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00191 Spur over I 91 under Vt 191?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.