US Bridges

Vt 00015 Ml over Joes Brook

Good

Caledonia County, Vermont · 3.8 MI W Jct. U.S.2 · Structure no. 200030008303152

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00015 Ml over Joes Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00015 Ml over Joes Brook in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,045 by 2028. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesVt 00015 Ml
CrossesJoes Brook
Location3.8 MI W Jct. U.S.2
RouteState Highway 15
StateVermont
Coordinates44.44985, -72.22427
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic3,045 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$744,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00015 Ml over Joes Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00015 Ml over Joes 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00015 Ml over Joes Brook carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00015 Ml over Joes Brook?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00015 Ml over Joes Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.