Vt 00279 Ml over Brook
FairBennington County, Vermont · 1.71 MI E Ny State Line · Structure no. 200110000202022
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 159 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vt 00279 Ml over Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00279 Ml over Brook in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,980 by 2028. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vt 00279 Ml over Brook built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vt 00279 Ml over 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Vt 00279 Ml over Brook carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Vt 00279 Ml over Brook?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Vt 00279 Ml over Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.