US Bridges

Vt 00103 Ml over Williams River

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 1.7 MI N Jct. VT.10 · Structure no. 200025001614072

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State 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 1962 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 63 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,985 by 2028. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesVt 00103 Ml
CrossesWilliams River
Location1.7 MI N Jct. VT.10
RouteState Highway 103
StateVermont
Coordinates43.34492, -72.62304
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2018)
Projected traffic5,985 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00103 Ml over Williams River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

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 5,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00103 Ml over Williams River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00103 Ml over Williams River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.