US Bridges

US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.9 MI W Jct. VT.100 S · Structure no. 200020003311212

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,145 by 2028. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 00004 Ml
CrossesOttauquechee River
Location0.9 MI W Jct. VT.100 S
RouteU.S. Route 4
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.61365, -72.75493
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2018)
Projected traffic5,145 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$905,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee 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 December 2023.

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

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.