US Bridges

Vt 00133 Ml over Poultney River

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.2 MI S Jct. VT.140 · Structure no. 200139000911112

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00133 Ml over Poultney River is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00133 Ml over Poultney River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesVt 00133 Ml
CrossesPoultney River
Location0.2 MI S Jct. VT.140
RouteState Highway 133
StateVermont
Coordinates43.48263, -73.11852
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00133 Ml over Poultney River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00133 Ml over Poultney River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00133 Ml over Poultney River carry?

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

How long is Vt 00133 Ml over Poultney River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00133 Ml over Poultney River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.