US Bridges

Vt 00014 Ml over Kingsbury Branch

Good

Washington County, Vermont · 7.6 MI N Jct. U.S.2 E · Structure no. 200037007712052

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00014 Ml over Kingsbury Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Vt 00014 Ml over Kingsbury Branch in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 97 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesVt 00014 Ml
CrossesKingsbury Branch
Location7.6 MI N Jct. U.S.2 E
RouteState Highway 14
StateVermont
Coordinates44.36192, -72.43497
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2015)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$516,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00014 Ml over Kingsbury Branch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Vt 00014 Ml over Kingsbury Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00014 Ml over Kingsbury Branch carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00014 Ml over Kingsbury Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00014 Ml over Kingsbury Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.