US Bridges

Vt 00103 Ml over Relief Canal

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.1 MI S Jct. VT.131 · Structure no. 200025021A14062

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00103 Ml over Relief Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00103 Ml over Relief Canal in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesVt 00103 Ml
CrossesRelief Canal
Location0.1 MI S Jct. VT.131
RouteState Highway 103
StateVermont
Coordinates43.38102, -72.64513
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2018)
Projected traffic5,460 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00103 Ml over Relief Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00103 Ml over Relief Canal 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 Relief Canal carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00103 Ml over Relief Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00103 Ml over Relief Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.