FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VT105,BRIDGE ST

Carrying VT105,BRIDGE ST over CONNECTICUT RIVER

VERMONT STATE LINE, Essex, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VT105,BRIDGE ST

The VT105,BRIDGE ST bridge in Essex, Vermont carries VT105,BRIDGE ST over CONNECTICUT RIVER. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2000, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 128.0 meters (420 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 981 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Vermont bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

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

How VT105,BRIDGE ST compares

▲ 4.1
Load rating vs Vermont average (36.7 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Vermont bridges
68
Bridges in Essex · 2 in Poor condition
VT105,BRIDGE ST 40.8 t
Vermont average 36.7 t

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
27.5
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1947
Last Reconstructed
2000
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
128.0 m (420 ft)
Deck Width
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
981 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200034B09805032

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VT105,BRIDGE ST 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 VT105,BRIDGE ST against other structures in Essex 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 VT105,BRIDGE ST?

VT105,BRIDGE ST in Essex, Vermont has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VT105,BRIDGE ST inspected?

VT105,BRIDGE ST'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 981 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VT105,BRIDGE ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for VT105,BRIDGE ST?

VT105,BRIDGE ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VT105,BRIDGE ST?

VT105,BRIDGE ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is VT105,BRIDGE ST and does age affect safety?

VT105,BRIDGE ST was built in 1947, making it 79 years old and last reconstructed in 2000.

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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