US Bridges

US 00004 Ml over Clarendon River

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.1 Mi. E of Exit 6 · Structure no. 200020001711282

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00004 Ml over Clarendon River is a concrete culvert carrying US 00004 Ml over Clarendon River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,550 by 2028. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long.

CarriesUS 00004 Ml
CrossesClarendon River
Location0.1 Mi. E of Exit 6
RouteU.S. Route 4
StateVermont
Coordinates43.58888, -73.03793
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic11,550 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00004 Ml over Clarendon River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00004 Ml over Clarendon River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 00004 Ml over Clarendon River carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00004 Ml over Clarendon River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 00004 Ml over Clarendon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.