US Bridges

Vt 00011 Ml over Black River

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.1 MI W Jct. VT.106 · Structure no. 202500006214182

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00011 Ml over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00011 Ml over Black River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 88 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 5 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,030 by 2028. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVt 00011 Ml
CrossesBlack River
Location0.1 MI W Jct. VT.106
RouteState Highway 11
StateVermont
Coordinates43.30347, -72.49367
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2018)
Projected traffic9,030 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$3.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00011 Ml over Black River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Vt 00011 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00011 Ml over Black River carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00011 Ml over Black River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00011 Ml over Black River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.