FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VT 00100 ML

Carrying VT 00100 ML over TAFT BROOK

4.5 MI N JCT. VT.58, Orleans, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VT 00100 ML

The VT 00100 ML bridge in Orleans, Vermont carries VT 00100 ML over TAFT BROOK. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Vermont bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How VT 00100 ML compares

▼ 4.0
Load rating vs Vermont average (36.7 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Vermont bridges
188
Bridges in Orleans · 5 in Poor condition
VT 00100 ML 32.7 t
Vermont average 36.7 t

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
10.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200029024410182

How to read this record

VT 00100 ML is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare VT 00100 ML against other structures in Orleans 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 00100 ML?

VT 00100 ML in Orleans, Vermont on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VT 00100 ML inspected?

VT 00100 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 1,700 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VT 00100 ML is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for VT 00100 ML?

VT 00100 ML has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VT 00100 ML?

VT 00100 ML is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is VT 00100 ML and does age affect safety?

VT 00100 ML was built in 1973, making it 53 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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