US Bridges

Vt 0044A over I 91 under Vt 44A

Poor

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.9 MI West U.S.5 · Structure no. 2014230D3214231

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 0044A over I 91 under Vt 44A is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 0044A over I 91 under Vt 44A in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1965, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2028. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVt 0044A
CrossesI 91 under Vt 44A
Location0.9 MI West U.S.5
RouteCounty Highway 0TH5
StateVermont
Coordinates43.43461, -72.40276
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 0044A over I 91 under Vt 44A built?

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

What condition is Vt 0044A over I 91 under Vt 44A in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Vt 0044A over I 91 under Vt 44A carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vt 0044A over I 91 under Vt 44A?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 0044A over I 91 under Vt 44A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.