FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NH 25A

Carrying NH 25A over CONNECTICUT RIVER

VERMONT STATE LINE, Orange, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NH 25A

The NH 25A bridge in Orange, Vermont carries NH 25A over CONNECTICUT RIVER. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 132.2 meters (434 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,547 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 7/9, 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 23.5 metric tons.

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

How NH 25A compares

▼ 13.2
Load rating vs Vermont average (36.7 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Vermont bridges
210
Bridges in Orange · 4 in Poor condition
NH 25A 23.5 t
Vermont average 36.7 t

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.4
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1937
Last Reconstructed
2002
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
132.2 m (434 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,547 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200040B00109012

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 NH 25A 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 NH 25A against other structures in Orange 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 NH 25A?

NH 25A in Orange, Vermont has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NH 25A inspected?

NH 25A'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 3,547 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NH 25A 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 NH 25A?

NH 25A has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NH 25A?

NH 25A is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is NH 25A and does age affect safety?

NH 25A was built in 1937, making it 89 years old and last reconstructed in 2002.

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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