US Bridges

Vt 00014 Ml over Kingsbury Branch

Good

Washington County, Vermont · 9.5 MI N JCT U.S.2 E · Structure no. 200037008212052

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 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 prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00014 Ml over Kingsbury Branch in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesVt 00014 Ml
CrossesKingsbury Branch
Location9.5 MI N JCT U.S.2 E
RouteState Highway 14
StateVermont
Coordinates44.38489, -72.41762
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2035
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 Kingsbury Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

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 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 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00014 Ml over Kingsbury Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.