US Bridges

Vt 00106 Ml over Black River

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 2.8 MI N Jct. VT.10 · Structure no. 200151000814202

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00106 Ml over Black River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Vt 00106 Ml over Black River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2028. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesVt 00106 Ml
CrossesBlack River
Location2.8 MI N Jct. VT.10
RouteState Highway 106
StateVermont
Coordinates43.37439, -72.51255
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00106 Ml over Black River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Vt 00106 Ml over Black River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00106 Ml over Black River carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00106 Ml over Black River?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00106 Ml over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.