US Bridges

Vt 00011 Ml over Mid. Br Williams River

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 4.0 MI E JCT Vt 121 · Structure no. 200016004114012

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00011 Ml over Mid. Br Williams River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Vt 00011 Ml over Mid. Br Williams River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 98 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,255 by 2028. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesVt 00011 Ml
CrossesMid. Br Williams River
Location4.0 MI E JCT Vt 121
RouteState Highway 11
StateVermont
Coordinates43.26076, -72.70132
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic3,255 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 00011 Ml over Mid. Br Williams River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Vt 00011 Ml over Mid. Br Williams 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Vt 00011 Ml over Mid. Br Williams River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00011 Ml over Mid. Br Williams River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00011 Ml over Mid. Br Williams River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.