US Bridges

US 00004 Ml over US 4 over Br US 4

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · US 4 Exit 6 · Structure no. 200020016W11282

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 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 Br US 4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00004 Ml over US 4 over Br US 4 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,070 by 2028. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00004 Ml
CrossesUS 4 over Br US 4
LocationUS 4 Exit 6
RouteU.S. Route 4
StateVermont
Coordinates43.58861, -73.03991
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 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 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00004 Ml over US 4 over Br US 4 built?

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

What condition is US 00004 Ml over US 4 over Br US 4 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 US 4 over Br US 4 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 Br US 4?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 00004 Ml over US 4 over Br US 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.