US Bridges

Vt 00116 Ml over Hollow Brk

Fair

Chittenden County, Vermont · 9.8 MI N Jct. VT.17 E · Structure no. 200021002104072

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00116 Ml over Hollow Brk is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00116 Ml over Hollow Brk in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,885 by 2028. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesVt 00116 Ml
CrossesHollow Brk
Location9.8 MI N Jct. VT.17 E
RouteState Highway 116
StateVermont
Coordinates44.28999, -73.07004
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,885 by 2028
Trucks9%
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$681,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00116 Ml over Hollow Brk built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Vt 00116 Ml over Hollow Brk 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 00116 Ml over Hollow Brk carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00116 Ml over Hollow Brk?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00116 Ml over Hollow Brk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.