US Bridges

Vt 00100 Ml over Roaring Brook

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 1.2 MI N Mass.State Line · Structure no. 200102000202142

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00100 Ml over Roaring Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00100 Ml over Roaring Brook in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2028. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00100 Ml
CrossesRoaring Brook
Location1.2 MI N Mass.State Line
RouteState Highway 100
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.7573, -73.06771
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$666,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00100 Ml over Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00100 Ml over Roaring 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 00100 Ml over Roaring Brook carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00100 Ml over Roaring Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00100 Ml over Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.