US 00004 ML
Carrying US 00004 ML over US 4 OVER VT 22A
US 4 EXIT 2 VT 22A, Rutland, Vermont
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 00004 ML
The US 00004 ML bridge in Rutland, Vermont carries US 00004 ML over US 4 OVER VT 22A. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 4,900 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Vermont bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 00004 ML compares
Live comparison across Vermont.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200020005E11072
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 00004 ML is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US 00004 ML against other structures in Rutland and across Vermont. Vermont bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US 00004 ML?
US 00004 ML in Rutland, Vermont on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 00004 ML inspected?
US 00004 ML's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 00004 ML is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US 00004 ML?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for US 00004 ML.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 00004 ML?
Ownership is not specified for US 00004 ML in the NBI.
How old is US 00004 ML and does age affect safety?
US 00004 ML was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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