US Bridges

US 00004 Ml over I 89 under US 4

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 3.1 MI W Jct. U.S.5 S · Structure no. 200020065A14082

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00004 Ml over I 89 under US 4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00004 Ml over I 89 under US 4 in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, younger 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,455 by 2028. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 00004 Ml
CrossesI 89 under US 4
Location3.1 MI W Jct. U.S.5 S
RouteU.S. Route 4
StateVermont
Coordinates43.66701, -72.38566
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2018)
Projected traffic7,455 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00004 Ml over I 89 under US 4 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00004 Ml over I 89 under US 4 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 00004 Ml over I 89 under US 4 carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 00004 Ml over I 89 under US 4?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 00004 Ml over I 89 under US 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.