VT 00100 ML
Carrying VT 00100 ML over DEERFIELD RIVER
5.2 MI N JCT. VT.8, Bennington, Vermont
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VT 00100 ML
The VT 00100 ML bridge in Bennington, Vermont carries VT 00100 ML over DEERFIELD RIVER. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 103.6 meters (340 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 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 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VT 00100 ML compares
Live comparison across Vermont.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1954
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 103.6 m (340 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.8 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200102002502092
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
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 Bennington 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 Bennington, Vermont has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 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 1,000 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 29.0 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 1954, making it 72 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.
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