US Bridges

Vt 00011 Ml over Black River

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.8 MI E Jct. VT.106 · Structure no. 200016006414182

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00011 Ml over Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00011 Ml over Black River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 76 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,455 by 2028. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesVt 00011 Ml
CrossesBlack River
Location0.8 MI E Jct. VT.106
RouteState Highway 11
StateVermont
Coordinates43.29474, -72.48008
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2018)
Projected traffic7,455 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 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 Black River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Vt 00011 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00011 Ml over Black River carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00011 Ml over Black River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00011 Ml over Black River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.