US Bridges

Vt 00009 Ml over Bond Brook

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 2.0 MI E JCT Vt 8 · Structure no. 200010002402122

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00009 Ml over Bond Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Vt 00009 Ml over Bond Brook in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,095 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesVt 00009 Ml
CrossesBond Brook
Location2.0 MI E JCT Vt 8
RouteState Highway 9
StateVermont
Coordinates42.88208, -72.94876
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic4,095 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00009 Ml over Bond Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00009 Ml over Bond Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00009 Ml over Bond Brook carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00009 Ml over Bond Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns Vt 00009 Ml over Bond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.