FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VT 00109 ML

Carrying VT 00109 ML over N. BRANCH LAMOILLE R

4.9 MI E JCT. VT.108, Lamoille, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VT 00109 ML

The VT 00109 ML bridge in Lamoille, Vermont carries VT 00109 ML over N. BRANCH LAMOILLE R. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 40.8 meters (134 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 910 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.

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

How VT 00109 ML compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs Vermont average (36.7 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of Vermont bridges
128
Bridges in Lamoille · 5 in Poor condition
VT 00109 ML 38.1 t
Vermont average 36.7 t

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
20.6
Essentiality /15
14.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
40.8 m (134 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
910 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200282000408092

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VT 00109 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 00109 ML against other structures in Lamoille 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 00109 ML?

VT 00109 ML in Lamoille, Vermont has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VT 00109 ML inspected?

VT 00109 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 910 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VT 00109 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 00109 ML?

VT 00109 ML has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VT 00109 ML?

VT 00109 ML is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is VT 00109 ML and does age affect safety?

VT 00109 ML was built in 1998, making it 28 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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