US Bridges

Vt 00103 Ml over Williams River

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.8 MI N Jct. VT.11 W · Structure no. 200025001214072

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00103 Ml over Williams River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00103 Ml over Williams River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,450 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesVt 00103 Ml
CrossesWilliams River
Location0.8 MI N Jct. VT.11 W
RouteState Highway 103
StateVermont
Coordinates43.27231, -72.58903
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2018)
Projected traffic9,450 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00103 Ml over Williams River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00103 Ml over Williams 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00103 Ml over Williams River carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00103 Ml over Williams River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00103 Ml over Williams River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.