US Bridges

Vt 00155 Ml over Mill River

PoorClosed to traffic

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.1 MI S Jct. VT.103 · Structure no. 200133001511252

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00155 Ml over Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00155 Ml over Mill River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2028. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVt 00155 Ml
CrossesMill River
Location0.1 MI S Jct. VT.103
RouteState Highway 155
StateVermont
Coordinates43.45299, -72.87599
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00155 Ml over Mill River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00155 Ml over Mill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Vt 00155 Ml over Mill River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00155 Ml over Mill River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00155 Ml over Mill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.