US Bridges

Vt 00011 Ml over W. Branch Batten Kill R.

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.3 MI E JCT Vt 7A · Structure no. 200016000202062

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00011 Ml over W. Branch Batten Kill R. is a concrete slab carrying Vt 00011 Ml over W. Branch Batten Kill R. in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,290 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00011 Ml
CrossesW. Branch Batten Kill R.
Location0.3 MI E JCT Vt 7A
RouteState Highway 11
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.1749, -73.05317
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2018)
Projected traffic10,290 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 00011 Ml over W. Branch Batten Kill R. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00011 Ml over W. Branch Batten Kill R. 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 00011 Ml over W. Branch Batten Kill R. carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00011 Ml over W. Branch Batten Kill R.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00011 Ml over W. Branch Batten Kill R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.