US Bridges

Vt 00073 Ml over Neshobe River

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 4.5 MI E Jct. U.S.7 S · Structure no. 200162000811022

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00073 Ml over Neshobe River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00073 Ml over Neshobe River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2028. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesVt 00073 Ml
CrossesNeshobe River
Location4.5 MI E Jct. U.S.7 S
RouteState Highway 73
StateVermont
Coordinates43.84135, -73.03078
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 00073 Ml over Neshobe River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00073 Ml over Neshobe 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00073 Ml over Neshobe River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00073 Ml over Neshobe River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00073 Ml over Neshobe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.