US Bridges

Vt 00106 Ml over Black River

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.9 MI S Jct. VT.10 · Structure no. 200016000314182

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00106 Ml over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00106 Ml over Black River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2028. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesVt 00106 Ml
CrossesBlack River
Location0.9 MI S Jct. VT.10
RouteState Highway 106
StateVermont
Coordinates43.33266, -72.51668
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2018)
Projected traffic5,880 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 00106 Ml over Black River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00106 Ml over Black 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 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00106 Ml over Black River carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00106 Ml over Black River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00106 Ml over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.