US Bridges

Vt 00073 Ml over Vt 73 over Vt RR

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 1.0 MI W Jct. U.S.7 N · Structure no. 200158000611022

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00073 Ml over Vt 73 over Vt RR is a steel arch - deck carrying Vt 00073 Ml over Vt 73 over Vt RR in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesVt 00073 Ml
CrossesVt 73 over Vt RR
Location1.0 MI W Jct. U.S.7 N
RouteState Highway 73
StateVermont
Coordinates43.80033, -73.11401
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
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00073 Ml over Vt 73 over Vt RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00073 Ml over Vt 73 over Vt RR 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 Vt 00073 Ml over Vt 73 over Vt RR carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00073 Ml over Vt 73 over Vt RR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00073 Ml over Vt 73 over Vt RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.