US Bridges

Vt 00011 Ml over Williams River

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.4 MI E Jct. VT.103 S · Structure no. 200134004914072

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00011 Ml over Williams River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00011 Ml over Williams River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 86 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,095 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVt 00011 Ml
CrossesWilliams River
Location0.4 MI E Jct. VT.103 S
RouteState Highway 11
StateVermont
Coordinates43.26221, -72.58245
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic4,095 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$873,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00011 Ml over Williams River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Vt 00011 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 00011 Ml over Williams River carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00011 Ml over Williams River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00011 Ml over Williams River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.