US Bridges

US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 1.4 MI E Jct. VT.100 S · Structure no. 200020003914052

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,305 by 2028. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 00004 Ml
CrossesOttauquechee River
Location1.4 MI E Jct. VT.100 S
RouteU.S. Route 4
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.59926, -72.72162
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,305 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.