US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River
PoorWindsor County, Vermont · 3.6 MI E Jct. VT.12 S · Structure no. 200020006114082
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 285 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River is a steel arch - deck carrying US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 114 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,345 by 2028. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River carry?
About 8,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 00004 Ml over Ottauquechee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.