FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VT 00116 ML

Carrying VT 00116 ML over I 89 UNDER VT 116

1.1 MI S JCT. U.S.2, Chittenden, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: VT 00116 ML

The VT 00116 ML bridge in Chittenden, Vermont carries VT 00116 ML over I 89 UNDER VT 116. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 32,200 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 VT 00116 ML compares

192
Bridges in Chittenden · 2 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Steel
Avg Daily Traffic
32,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200021003104142

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VT 00116 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 VT 00116 ML against other structures in Chittenden 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 VT 00116 ML?

VT 00116 ML in Chittenden, Vermont on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VT 00116 ML inspected?

VT 00116 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 32,200 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VT 00116 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 VT 00116 ML?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for VT 00116 ML.

Who is responsible for maintaining VT 00116 ML?

Ownership is not specified for VT 00116 ML in the NBI.

How old is VT 00116 ML and does age affect safety?

VT 00116 ML was built in 1963, making it 63 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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