US Bridges

Vt 00014 Ml over Kingsbury Branch

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 9.0 MI N Jct. U.S.2 E · Structure no. 200037008112052

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00014 Ml over Kingsbury Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00014 Ml over Kingsbury Branch in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 106 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,045 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesVt 00014 Ml
CrossesKingsbury Branch
Location9.0 MI N Jct. U.S.2 E
RouteState Highway 14
StateVermont
Coordinates44.37732, -72.41863
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic3,045 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$443,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00014 Ml over Kingsbury Branch built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is Vt 00014 Ml over Kingsbury Branch 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 Kingsbury Branch carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00014 Ml over Kingsbury Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00014 Ml over Kingsbury Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.