US Bridges

Vt 00100 Ml over W. Br. Deerfield River

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 3.3 MI N Jct. VT.8 · Structure no. 200102002202092

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00100 Ml over W. Br. Deerfield River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00100 Ml over W. Br. Deerfield River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2028. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00100 Ml
CrossesW. Br. Deerfield River
Location3.3 MI N Jct. VT.8
RouteState Highway 100
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.79397, -72.9655
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2018)
Projected traffic704 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00100 Ml over W. Br. Deerfield River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00100 Ml over W. Br. Deerfield River 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 00100 Ml over W. Br. Deerfield River carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00100 Ml over W. Br. Deerfield River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00100 Ml over W. Br. Deerfield River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.