I 00089 Ml over I 89 over Dorset St
Chittenden County, Vermont · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I 00089 Ml over I 89 over Dorset St in Chittenden County, Vermont, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 41,000 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 90 of the 184 inventoried bridges in Chittenden County rated fair (48.9%); 4 (2.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 166 ft |
| Location | Dorset Street |
| NBI structure number | 200089065S04142 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Vermont department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Chittenden County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 00089 Ml over Winooski River | 1962 | 56,400 | Good |
| I 00089 Ml over Winooski River | 1962 | 56,400 | Good |
| I 00089 Ml over I 89 over Necrr | 1962 | 56,400 | Good |
| I 00089 Ml over I 89 over Necrr | 1962 | 56,400 | Good |
| I 00089 Ml over I 89 over Vt 15 | 1962 | 56,400 | Fair |
| I 00089 Ml over I 89 over Vt 15 | 1962 | 56,400 | Fair |
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