FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VT 00014 ML

Carrying VT 00014 ML over KINGSBURY BRANCH

9.0 MI N JCT. U.S.2 E, Washington, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VT 00014 ML

The VT 00014 ML bridge in Washington, Vermont carries VT 00014 ML over KINGSBURY BRANCH. It was built in 1919, making it 107 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1946, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,900 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 29.9 metric tons.

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

How VT 00014 ML compares

▼ 6.8
Load rating vs Vermont average (36.7 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Vermont bridges
254
Bridges in Washington · 9 in Poor condition
VT 00014 ML 29.9 t
Vermont average 36.7 t

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.7
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
9.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1919
Last Reconstructed
1946
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200037008112052

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VT 00014 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 00014 ML against other structures in Washington 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 00014 ML?

VT 00014 ML in Washington, Vermont has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VT 00014 ML inspected?

VT 00014 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 2,900 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VT 00014 ML 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 VT 00014 ML?

VT 00014 ML has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VT 00014 ML?

VT 00014 ML is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is VT 00014 ML and does age affect safety?

VT 00014 ML was built in 1919, making it 107 years old and last reconstructed in 1946.

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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