US Bridges

Vt 00014 Ml over Jail Branch

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 0.5 MI S Jct. U.S.302 E · Structure no. 206000006612012

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00014 Ml over Jail Branch is a masonry culvert carrying Vt 00014 Ml over Jail Branch in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 105 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,550 by 2028. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesVt 00014 Ml
CrossesJail Branch
Location0.5 MI S Jct. U.S.302 E
RouteState Highway 14
StateVermont
Coordinates44.19, -72.49832
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic11,550 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00014 Ml over Jail Branch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

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

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00014 Ml over Jail Branch?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00014 Ml over Jail Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.