US Bridges

US 00004 Ml over US 4 over Vt 4A

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 2.1 MI W Exit 6 VT.4A · Structure no. 200020014W11282

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
341 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00004 Ml over US 4 over Vt 4A is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00004 Ml over US 4 over Vt 4A in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,070 by 2028. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 00004 Ml
CrossesUS 4 over Vt 4A
Location2.1 MI W Exit 6 VT.4A
RouteU.S. Route 4
StateVermont
Coordinates43.60438, -73.06467
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2018)
Projected traffic14,070 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00004 Ml over US 4 over Vt 4A built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00004 Ml over US 4 over Vt 4A 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 Vt 4A carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00004 Ml over US 4 over Vt 4A?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 00004 Ml over US 4 over Vt 4A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.