US Bridges

Vt 0100B Alt over Mad River

Good

Washington County, Vermont · 1.6 MI N Jct. VT.100 · Structure no. 201212000412121

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 0100B Alt over Mad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 0100B Alt over Mad River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2028. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVt 0100B Alt
CrossesMad River
Location1.6 MI N Jct. VT.100
RouteState Highway 100B
StateVermont
Coordinates44.25622, -72.75712
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 0100B Alt over Mad River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 0100B Alt over Mad River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 0100B Alt over Mad River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 0100B Alt over Mad River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 0100B Alt over Mad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.