US Bridges

Vt 00106 Ml over N. Br. Black River

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 1.2 Mi. S. Jct. VT.44 · Structure no. 200151001214142

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00106 Ml over N. Br. Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00106 Ml over N. Br. Black River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2028. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00106 Ml
CrossesN. Br. Black River
Location1.2 Mi. S. Jct. VT.44
RouteState Highway 106
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.45258, -72.53761
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$604,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00106 Ml over N. Br. Black River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00106 Ml over N. Br. 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 June 2023.

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00106 Ml over N. Br. Black River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00106 Ml over N. Br. Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.