US Bridges

Vt 00103 Ml over Black River

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.3 MI S Jct. VT.100 S · Structure no. 200025002514102

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00103 Ml over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00103 Ml over Black River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2028. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesVt 00103 Ml
CrossesBlack River
Location0.3 MI S Jct. VT.100 S
RouteState Highway 103
StateVermont
Coordinates43.39631, -72.6966
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Black River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00103 Ml over Black 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 Black River carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00103 Ml over Black River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00103 Ml over Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.