US Bridges

Vt 00017 Ml over Brook

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 0.2 MI E Jct. U.S.7 · Structure no. 200032001101132

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00017 Ml over Brook is a steel culvert carrying Vt 00017 Ml over Brook in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,675 by 2028. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00017 Ml
CrossesBrook
Location0.2 MI E Jct. U.S.7
RouteState Highway 17
CountyAddison County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.12226, -73.1772
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,675 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$246,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00017 Ml over Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00017 Ml over Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00017 Ml over Brook carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00017 Ml over Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Vt 00017 Ml over Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.