US Bridges

US 00004 Ml over US 4 over T.H. 21

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.2 MI E Exit 2 VT.22A · Structure no. 200020006W11072

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00004 Ml over US 4 over T.H. 21 is a concrete frame carrying US 00004 Ml over US 4 over T.H. 21 in Rutland 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 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,505 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 00004 Ml
CrossesUS 4 over T.H. 21
Location0.2 MI E Exit 2 VT.22A
RouteU.S. Route 4
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.60629, -73.27299
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2018)
Projected traffic8,505 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00004 Ml over US 4 over T.H. 21 built?

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

What condition is US 00004 Ml over US 4 over T.H. 21 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 00004 Ml over US 4 over T.H. 21 carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00004 Ml over US 4 over T.H. 21?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 00004 Ml over US 4 over T.H. 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.