FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VT 00011 ML

Carrying VT 00011 ML over BLACK RIVER

0.1 MI W JCT. VT.106, Windsor, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VT 00011 ML

The VT 00011 ML bridge in Windsor, Vermont carries VT 00011 ML over BLACK RIVER. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1960, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 58.5 meters (192 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Vermont bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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 21.8 metric tons.

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

How VT 00011 ML compares

▼ 14.9
Load rating vs Vermont average (36.7 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Vermont bridges
498
Bridges in Windsor · 18 in Poor condition
VT 00011 ML 21.8 t
Vermont average 36.7 t

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.8
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
11.7
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.8 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
1960
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
58.5 m (192 ft)
Deck Width
17.3 m (57 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
202500006214182

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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) 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 00011 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 00011 ML against other structures in Windsor 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 00011 ML?

VT 00011 ML in Windsor, Vermont has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VT 00011 ML inspected?

VT 00011 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 8,600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VT 00011 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 00011 ML?

VT 00011 ML has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VT 00011 ML?

VT 00011 ML is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is VT 00011 ML and does age affect safety?

VT 00011 ML was built in 1937, making it 89 years old and last reconstructed in 1960.

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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