US Bridges

Vt 00014 Ml over North Montpelier Pond

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 3.2 MI N Jct. U.S.2 E · Structure no. 200037007212072

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00014 Ml over North Montpelier Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00014 Ml over North Montpelier Pond in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 78 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,780 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesVt 00014 Ml
CrossesNorth Montpelier Pond
Location3.2 MI N Jct. U.S.2 E
RouteState Highway 14
StateVermont
Coordinates44.30482, -72.44622
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2018)
Projected traffic3,780 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 00014 Ml over North Montpelier Pond built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Vt 00014 Ml over North Montpelier Pond 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 00014 Ml over North Montpelier Pond carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00014 Ml over North Montpelier Pond?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00014 Ml over North Montpelier Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.