VT 00279 ML
Carrying VT 00279 ML over VT 279 OVER VT RR
0.3 MI E JCT VT 67 A, Bennington, Vermont
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VT 00279 ML
The VT 00279 ML bridge in Bennington, Vermont carries VT 00279 ML over VT 279 OVER VT RR. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 47.2 meters (155 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,900 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VT 00279 ML compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 47.2 m (155 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.6 m (45 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200110006E02022
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VT 00279 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for VT 00279 ML?
VT 00279 ML in Bennington, Vermont has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VT 00279 ML inspected?
VT 00279 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 8,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VT 00279 ML is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for VT 00279 ML?
VT 00279 ML has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining VT 00279 ML?
VT 00279 ML is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is VT 00279 ML and does age affect safety?
VT 00279 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.
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