US Bridges

I 00089 Ml over Little River

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 1.5 MI N Exit 10 · Structure no. 200089048S12182

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 00089 Ml over Little River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 00089 Ml over Little River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 64 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 28,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,610 by 2028. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 00089 Ml
CrossesLittle River
Location1.5 MI N Exit 10
RouteInterstate 89
StateVermont
Coordinates44.35246, -72.7781
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,200 (2018)
Projected traffic29,610 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 I 00089 Ml over Little River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I 00089 Ml over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 00089 Ml over Little River carry?

About 28,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 00089 Ml over Little River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I 00089 Ml over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.