US Bridges

US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.3 MI W Jct. VT.106 · Structure no. 200020005014242

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 86 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,715 by 2028. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesUS 00004 Ml
CrossesOttauquechee River
Location0.3 MI W Jct. VT.106
RouteU.S. Route 4
StateVermont
Coordinates43.62223, -72.52544
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2018)
Projected traffic8,715 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$2.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.