US Bridges

Vt 00100 Ml over Mad River

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 5.7 MI S Jct. VT.17 · Structure no. 200013016912172

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00100 Ml over Mad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00100 Ml over Mad River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 71 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2028. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesVt 00100 Ml
CrossesMad River
Location5.7 MI S Jct. VT.17
RouteState Highway 100
StateVermont
Coordinates44.10629, -72.85982
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 00100 Ml over Mad River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Vt 00100 Ml over Mad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00100 Ml over Mad River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00100 Ml over Mad River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00100 Ml over Mad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.