US Bridges

Vt 00011 Ml over Flood Brook

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 2.2 MI W Jct. VT.100 S · Structure no. 200016002202052

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00011 Ml over Flood Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00011 Ml over Flood Brook in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 6 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesVt 00011 Ml
CrossesFlood Brook
Location2.2 MI W Jct. VT.100 S
RouteState Highway 11
StateVermont
Coordinates43.23669, -72.85545
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$343,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00011 Ml over Flood Brook built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00011 Ml over Flood 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00011 Ml over Flood Brook carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00011 Ml over Flood Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00011 Ml over Flood Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.