US Bridges

I 00091 Ml over I 91 over Vt 131

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · I 91 Exit 8 · Structure no. 200091030S14202

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 00091 Ml over I 91 over Vt 131 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 00091 Ml over I 91 over Vt 131 in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 60 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,010 by 2028. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesI 00091 Ml
CrossesI 91 over Vt 131
LocationI 91 Exit 8
RouteInterstate 91
StateVermont
Coordinates43.40265, -72.41449
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2018)
Projected traffic17,010 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 00091 Ml over I 91 over Vt 131 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I 00091 Ml over I 91 over Vt 131 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 I 00091 Ml over I 91 over Vt 131 carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 00091 Ml over I 91 over Vt 131?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I 00091 Ml over I 91 over Vt 131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.