State Highway Infrastructure Report - Vermont
The information below summarizes the TPM Highway Infrastructure performance measures, which include four pavement condition measures and two bridge condition measures. Per 23 CFR 490, State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are required to establish 2- and 4-year targets for these measures. The targets should represent the anticipated condition/performance at the mid-point and end of the 4-year performance period. State DOTs establish targets at the beginning of each 4-year performance period, and report on progress every two years. When establishing targets, State DOTs have the flexibility to use the methodology they deem most appropriate. FHWA encourages States to review data sets and trends and consider factors that may affect targets. Performance targets should be data-driven, realistic, and attainable and should align with the performance management framework and legislative intent.
The targets and discussion of basis for targets, optional adjustment of targets, progress, and planned activities were provided by the State DOT in its most recent biennial performance report. FHWA has not edited this information. It is provided to help bring context to the State DOT’s performance targets and progress. The data in the tables and graphs is from the biennial performance report or HPMS data submittal as noted below each measure summary. Any questions about the information should be directed to the State DOT.
Data reported by State DOTs was collected in the previous year, representing the condition/performance at the time of collection. Thus, in the tables and graphs below, FHWA labels data with the year representing the condition/performance, rather than the year the data was reported. The same thing is done for the targets--the year represents when the corresponding actual condition/performance data will be collected, not reported. More Information.
Significant Progress Determination
FHWA determines significant progress for these measures after the mid-point and end of each performance period. A State has met or made significant progress toward target achievement if “actual” condition/performance is equal to or better than the established two-year target or “actual” condition/performance is better than baseline performance 23 CFR 490.109(e). As provided in 23 CFR 490.107(b)(2)(ii)(A), baseline condition/performance is derived from the latest data collected through the beginning date of the performance period. FHWA will classify the assessment of progress toward the achievement of an individual 2-year or 4-year target as “progress not determined” if a State provides the extenuating circumstance information required in 23 CFR 490.109(e)(5), and FHWA accepts the information.
Most recent Significant Progress Determination for the Infrastructure measures
Most Recent Significant Progress Determination for all applicable measures
Interstate Pavement in Good Condition
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Interstate Pavement in Good Condition 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Condition/Performance -- 50.3 32.9 16.9 19.8 Target -- -- -- -- 28.0 Behind the data: For the first performance period only, baseline condition and 2-year targets are not required for the Pavements on the Interstate System measures.
Interstate Pavement in Good Condition
- Basis for Targets
- 2-yr Progress
- Basis for 4-yr Target Adjustment
- 4-yr Planned Activities
- 4-yr Progress
VTrans' target is based on the following three metrics are used to compute pavement condition; International Roughness Index, Cracking Percent, Rutting, and Faulting. VTrans has a significant amount of pavement condition data but does not yet have a 5-year condition history for VTrans pavements based on the FHWA pavement evaluation criteria and the federal thresholds set for “Good” and “Poor”. The federal thresholds are slightly less conservative than VTrans’ current thresholds but still requires re-analysis in order to ensure accurate data and reliable target setting. This is something that VTrans is currently working on with their Consultant who is developing a series of reports for our Pavement Management System. The Agency had had hoped to have this data in time to provide a 10-year analysis on NHS pavement condition data. However, the current plan is that VTrans will submit a revised target based on the 5 to 10-year history (trends) once VTrans has received and analyzed the data from the Consultant. In the interim, VTrans has developed Table 1 on the following page and proposes to set the pavement condition target for “Good” pavements on the NHS-Interstate and NHS-Non-Interstate at 35.0% and 30.0% respectively, for the 2-year and 4-year performance periods.N/AWe discovered in our quality assurance review that our pavement data collection vendor made an error in processing the rutting data used to set the target for the initial performance period. The data submitted for the initial performance period has been corrected and recent data has been evaluated, and as a result, we adjusted the performance target for the Interstate System in Good condition. This modestly adjusted target remains consistent with our long-range plan and TAMP where we are spending $29.1 million (2019) and $15.7 million (2020) on Interstate pavements. We paved 21 miles on the Interstate in 2019, and anticipate completing 90 miles of Interstate in 2020.N/AVTrans paved 66 miles on the Interstate system using rehabilitation and preservation treatments at a cost of $19.55 million in 2022. Investment decisions in recent years have been primarily driven by management system modelling of network-wide assets, with the goal of meeting or exceeding these targets. A program of recommended treatments that deliver the greatest user benefits for the dollars invested is developed into project recommendations. Future conditions are projected and considered against targets. This approach has, over time, delivered actuals conditions are close to those previously projected, and therefore targets are generally met or exceeded. Continued progress towards meeting or nearing targets is expected, with the expectation that trends will be monitored for indications of the need to adjust investment decisions.-
Data Sources:
Vermont 2018, 2020, 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Vermont 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 HPMS Data Submittal
Interstate Pavement in Poor Condition
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Interstate Pavement in Poor Condition 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Condition/Performance -- 0.3 0.2 1.4 1.0 Target -- -- -- -- 4.9 -
Behind the data: For the first performance period only, baseline condition and 2-year targets are not required for the Pavements on the Interstate System measures.
Interstate Pavement in Poor Condition
- Basis for Targets
- 2-yr Progress
- Basis for 4-yr Target Adjustment
- 4-yr Planned Activities
- 4-yr Progress
VTrans' target is based on the following three metrics are used to compute pavement condition; International Roughness Index, Cracking Percent, Rutting, and Faulting. VTrans has elected not to go much lower than the federal target because it will cost more money long-term and VTrans is “struggling to make ends meet” with a current asset sustainability index (ASI) of 0.67, which means that VTrans has only have two-thirds of the money it needs. VTrans does not anticipate any issue with maintaining compliance with the federally required minimums for “Poor” NHS-Interstate and NHS-non-Interstate pavements. These targets are set at 4.9% (NHS-Interstate) and 9.9% (NHS Non-Interstate) for the 2-year and 4-year performance periods, respectively.N/AN/AN/AVTrans paved 66 miles on the Interstate system using rehabilitation and preservation treatments at a cost of $19.55 million in 2022 and anticipates paving 96 miles in 2023. Investment decisions in recent years have been primarily driven by management system modelling of network-wide assets, with the goal of meeting or exceeding these targets. A program of recommended treatments that deliver the greatest user benefits for the dollars invested is developed into project recommendations. Future conditions are projected and considered against targets. This approach has, over time, delivered actuals conditions are close to those previously projected, and therefore targets are generally met or exceeded. Continued progress towards meeting or nearing targets is expected, with the expectation that trends will be monitored for indications of the need to adjust investment decisions.-
Data Sources:
Vermont 2018, 2020, 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Vermont 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 HPMS Data Submittal
Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Good Condition (Full-distress + IRI)
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Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Good Condition (Full-distress + IRI) 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Condition/Performance -- -- 42.4 29.2 35.8 Target -- -- 30.0 -- 30.0 -
Behind the data: Because Vermont State DOT has established targets based on full-distress plus IRI data, FHWA has calculated the value for Actual using full-distress plus IRI data for assessing target achievement.
Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Good Condition (Full-distress + IRI)
- Basis for Targets
- 2-yr Progress
- Basis for 4-yr Target Adjustment
- 4-yr Planned Activities
- 4-yr Progress
VTrans' target is based on the following three metrics are used to compute pavement condition; International Roughness Index, Cracking Percent, Rutting, and Faulting. VTrans has a significant amount of pavement condition data but does not yet have a 5-year condition history for VTrans pavements based on the FHWA pavement evaluation criteria and the federal thresholds set for “Good” and “Poor”. The federal thresholds are slightly less conservative than VTrans’ current thresholds but still requires re-analysis in order to ensure accurate data and reliable target setting. This is something that VTrans is currently working on with their Consultant who is developing a series of reports for our Pavement Management System. The Agency had had hoped to have this data in time to provide a 10-year analysis on NHS pavement condition data. However, the current plan is that VTrans will submit a revised target based on the 5 to 10-year history (trends) once VTrans has received and analyzed the data from the Consultant. In the interim, VTrans has developed Table 1 on the following page and proposes to set the pavement condition target for “Good” pavements on the NHS-Interstate and NHS-Non-Interstate at 35.0% and 30.0% respectively, for the 2-year and 4-year performance periods.We are currently meeting our "Good" target and expect this number will remain in the high 30's for the next performance period. Consistent with our TAMP financial plan are spending $22.1 million (2019) and $28.6 million (2020) on Non Interstate NHS pavements.N/AWe paved 55 miles on the non-interstate NHS in 2019, and anticipate completing 42 miles of non-interstate NHS in 2020.VTrans paved 29 miles on the Non-Interstate NHS system using rehabilitation and preservation treatments at a cost of $13.42 million in 2022 and anticipates paving 78 miles in 2023. Investment decisions in recent years have been primarily driven by management system modelling of network-wide assets, with the goal of meeting or exceeding these targets. A program of recommended treatments that deliver the greatest user benefits for the dollars invested is developed into project recommendations. Future conditions are projected and considered against targets. This approach has, over time, delivered actuals conditions are close to those previously projected, and therefore targets are generally met or exceeded. Continued progress towards meeting or nearing targets is expected, with the expectation that trends will be monitored for indications of the need to adjust investment decisions.-
Data Sources:
Vermont 2018, 2020, 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Vermont 2020, 2021, 2022 HPMS Data Submittal
Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Good Condition (IRI Only)
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Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Good Condition (IRI Only) 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Condition/Performance 67.1 67.3 73.3 70.3 69.5 -
Behind the data: For the first performance period, FHWA has calculated the values for Baseline and Actual using International Roughness Index (IRI) only (or Present Serviceability Rating (PSR) values for road sections where speed is less than 40 mph) for assessing condition change from the baseline.
Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Good Condition (IRI Only)
- Basis for Targets
- 2-yr Progress
- Basis for 4-yr Target Adjustment
- 4-yr Planned Activities
- 4-yr Progress
See Full-distress + IRI above.See Full-distress + IRI above.See Full-distress + IRI above.See Full-distress + IRI above.See Full-distress + IRI above.-
Data Sources:
Vermont 2018, 2020, 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Vermont 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 HPMS Data Submittal
Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Poor Condition (Full-distress + IRI)
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Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Poor Condition (Full-distress + IRI) 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Condition/Performance -- -- 4.6 8.2 7.5 Target -- -- 9.9 -- 9.9 -
Behind the data: Because Vermont State DOT has established targets based on full-distress plus IRI data, FHWA has calculated the value for Actual using full-distress plus IRI data for assessing target achievement.
Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Poor Condition (Full-distress + IRI)
- Basis for Targets
- 2-yr Progress
- Basis for 4-yr Target Adjustment
- 4-yr Planned Activities
- 4-yr Progress
VTrans' target is based on the following three metrics are used to compute pavement condition; International Roughness Index, Cracking Percent, Rutting, and Faulting. VTrans has elected not to go much lower than the federal target because it will cost more money long-term and VTrans is “struggling to make ends meet” with a current asset sustainability index (ASI) of 0.67, which means that VTrans has only have two-thirds of the money it needs. VTrans does not anticipate any issue with maintaining compliance with the federally required minimums for “Poor” NHS-Interstate and NHS-non-Interstate pavements. These targets are set at 4.9% (NHS-Interstate) and 9.9% (NHS Non-Interstate) for the 2-year and 4-year performance periods, respectively.We are currently meeting our "Poor" target and expect this to remain steady for the next performance period. Consistent with our TAMP financial plan we are spending $22.1 million (2019) and $28.6 million (2020) on Non Interstate NHS pavements. The values P18 and P19 are not comparible as we based our 2 year percentage on full distress and the original value was based on IRI only.N/AWe paved 55 miles on the non-interstate NHS in 2019, and anticipate completing 42 miles of non-interstate NHS in 2020.VTrans paved 29 miles on the Non-Interstate NHS system using rehabilitation and preservation treatments at a cost of $13.42 million in 2022 and anticipates paving 78 miles in 2023. Investment decisions in recent years have been primarily driven by management system modelling of network-wide assets, with the goal of meeting or exceeding these targets. A program of recommended treatments that deliver the greatest user benefits for the dollars invested is developed into project recommendations. Future conditions are projected and considered against targets. This approach has, over time, delivered actuals conditions are close to those previously projected, and therefore targets are generally met or exceeded. Continued progress towards meeting or nearing targets is expected, with the expectation that trends will be monitored for indications of the need to adjust investment decisions.-
Data Sources:
Vermont 2018, 2020, 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Vermont 2020, 2021, 2022 HPMS Data Submittal
Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Poor Condition (IRI Only)
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Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Poor Condition (IRI Only) 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Condition/Performance 7.8 9.7 5.6 7.1 7.2 -
Behind the data: For the first performance period, FHWA has calculated the values for Baseline and Actual using International Roughness Index (IRI) only (or Present Serviceability Rating (PSR) values for road sections where speed is less than 40 mph) for assessing condition change from the baseline.
Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Poor Condition (IRI Only)
- Basis for Targets
- 2-yr Progress
- Basis for 4-yr Target Adjustment
- 4-yr Planned Activities
- 4-yr Progress
See Full-distress + IRI above.See Full-distress + IRI above.See Full-distress + IRI above.See Full-distress + IRI above.See Full-distress + IRI above.-
Data Sources:
Vermont 2018, 2020, 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Vermont 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 HPMS Data Submittal
National Highway System (NHS) Bridges in Good Condition
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National Highway System (NHS) Bridges in Good Condition 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Condition/Performance 49.8 47.4 47.8 47.3 46.7 Target -- -- 35.0 -- 35.0
National Highway System (NHS) Bridges in Good Condition
- Basis for Targets
- 2-yr Progress
- Basis for 4-yr Target Adjustment
- 4-yr Planned Activities
- 4-yr Progress
Although VTrans' historic trend lines could support a more aggressive target for NHS Bridges in “Good” condition, VTrans currently has identified a nearly $50 M gap in bridge infrastructure needs and a $300 M gap across state assets. In addition, funding levels reached an all time high in 2015 after increasingly robust bridge investments, however, due to competing needs funding levels are in a slight decline which are likely to result in a projected decrease in the percentage of NHS bridges classified in “Good” condition and an increase in the percentage of NHS bridge classified in “Poor” condition.The 2-year target goal has been achieved with no recommendation for a change in target recommended at this time. Based on the March 2020 submittal (from 2019 inspection data), the numbers should be 47.8% of NHS bridges in good condition and 3.3% in poor condition by deck area.The breakdown is of the 484 NHS bridges and culverts is … 232 are good, 241 are fair, and 11 are poor.
The total deck area of NHS bridges and culverts is 4,527,866.1 sq. ft. with … 2,164,920.1 sq. ft. as good, 2,213,936.9 sq. ft. fair, and 149,009.1 sq. ft. poor.
N/AVTrans will continue to do what it has been doing in an effort to maintain, if not improve upon, the established target goal.We were able to meet our target goal with our current management practices. VTrans has invested nearly $120 million on NHS bridges over the past 5 years of construction. VTrans is continuing to invest at levels necessary to meet our targets. Investment decisions in recent years have been primarily driven by management system modelling of network-wide assets, with the goal of meeting or exceeding these targets. A program of recommended treatments that deliver the greatest user benefits for the dollars invested is developed into project recommendations. Future conditions are projected and considered against targets. This approach has, over time, delivered actuals conditions are close to those previously projected, and therefore targets are generally met or exceeded. Continued progress towards meeting or nearing targets is expected, with the expectation that trends will be monitored for indications of the need to adjust investment decisions.-
Data Sources:
Vermont 2018, 2020, 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Vermont 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 NBI Data Submittal
National Highway System (NHS) Bridges in Poor Condition
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National Highway System (NHS) Bridges in Poor Condition 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Condition/Performance 1.8 3.7 3.3 3.4 3.4 Target -- -- 6.0 -- 6.0
National Highway System (NHS) Bridges in Poor Condition
- Basis for Targets
- 2-yr Progress
- Basis for 4-yr Target Adjustment
- 4-yr Planned Activities
- 4-yr Progress
Although VTrans' historic trend lines could support a more aggressive target for NHS Bridges in “Good” condition, VTrans currently has identified a nearly $50 M gap in bridge infrastructure needs and a $300 M gap across state assets. In addition, funding levels reached an all time high in 2015 after increasingly robust bridge investments, however, due to competing needs funding levels are in a slight decline which are likely to result in a projected decrease in the percentage of NHS bridges classified in “Good” condition and an increase in the percentage of NHS bridge classified in “Poor” condition.The 2-year target goal has been achieved with no recommendation for a change in target recommended at this time. Based on the March 2020 submittal (from 2019 inspection data), the numbers should be 47.8% of NHS bridges in good condition and 3.3% in poor condition by deck area.The breakdown is of the 484 NHS bridges and culverts is 232 are good, 241 are fair, and 11 are poor.
The total deck area of NHS bridges and culverts is 4,527,866.1 sq. ft. with 2,164,920.1 sq. ft. as good, 2,213,936.9 sq. ft. fair, and 149,009.1 sq. ft. poor.
N/AVTrans will continue to do what it has been doing in an effort to maintain, if not improve upon, the established target goal.Our poor condition bridges have stayed level through the performance period of time. We will continue on our current investments that are working to maintain the network, if not improve upon, the established target goal. We currently have 12 NHS bridges in poor condition with 156,201 sq. ft. of deck area in poor condition. Investment decisions in recent years have been primarily driven by management system modelling of network-wide assets, with the goal of meeting or exceeding these targets. A program of recommended treatments that deliver the greatest user benefits for the dollars invested is developed into project recommendations. Future conditions are projected and considered against targets. This approach has, over time, delivered actuals conditions are close to those previously projected, and therefore targets are generally met or exceeded. Continued progress towards meeting or nearing targets is expected, with the expectation that trends will be monitored for indications of the need to adjust investment decisions.-
Data Sources:
Vermont 2018, 2020, 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Vermont 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 NBI Data Submittal
Significant Progress Determination
This table shows FHWA’s most recent determination for the Infrastructure performance measures.
PLEASE NOTE: Each State’s performance target assessment is based on its own State-specific target methodology and program philosophy. Therefore, conclusions should not be drawn based only on the information in the Significant Progress Determination Results table. FHWA understands that each State’s program is unique and therefore does not prescribe a methodology for States to set targets. States have the flexibility to use the methodology they deem most appropriate when setting their performance targets.
| Measure Area | Measures | Baseline | Target | Actual | Better than Baseline? |
Achieved Target? | Made Significant Progress? |
Consequences [23 CFR 490.109(f)] |
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| The condition of pavements on the Interstate System | Percentage of pavements of the Interstate System in Good condition | 32.91 | 28.0 | 19.8 | No | No | No | Additional Reporting | |
| Percentage of pavements of the Interstate System in Poor condition | 0.22 | 4.9 | 1.0 | No | Yes | Yes | |||
| The condition of pavements on the National Highway System (NHS) (excluding the Interstate) | Percentage of pavements of the non-Interstate NHS in Good condition | Based only on IRI | 67.1 | --- | 69.5 | Yes | --- | Yes | None |
| Based on Full Distress + IRI | --- | 30.0 | 35.8 | --- | Yes | ||||
| Percentage of pavements of the non-Interstate NHS in Poor condition | Based only on IRI | 7.8 | --- | 7.2 | Yes | --- | Yes | ||
| Based on Full Distress + IRI | --- | 9.9 | 7.5 | --- | Yes | ||||
| The condition of bridges on the National Highway System | Percentage of NHS bridges classified as in Good condition | 49.8 | 35.0 | 46.7 | No | Yes | Yes | None | |
| Percentage of NHS bridges classified as in Poor condition | 1.8 | 6.0 | 3.4 | No | Yes | Yes | |||
1 The 2-year condition/performance, in 2020 Mid Performance Period Progress Report, as the baseline condition/performance, as required in 23 CFR 490.105(e)(7)(iii).
2 Ibid.