US Bridges

Vt 00990 Ml over Bromley Brook

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.2 MI W Jct. VT.11 · Structure no. 200216000102161

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
960
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00990 Ml over Bromley Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00990 Ml over Bromley Brook in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVt 00990 Ml
CrossesBromley Brook
Location0.2 MI W Jct. VT.11
RouteState Highway 990
StateVermont
Coordinates43.19414, -72.99791
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2018)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 00990 Ml over Bromley Brook built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00990 Ml over Bromley 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 00990 Ml over Bromley Brook carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00990 Ml over Bromley Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00990 Ml over Bromley Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.