US Bridges

Vt 00015 Ml over Browns River

Good

Chittenden County, Vermont · 2.1 MI E Jct. VT.128 · Structure no. 200030000504062

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00015 Ml over Browns River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00015 Ml over Browns River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,605 by 2028. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVt 00015 Ml
CrossesBrowns River
Location2.1 MI E Jct. VT.128
RouteState Highway 15
StateVermont
Coordinates44.50216, -73.02139
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2018)
Projected traffic10,605 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00015 Ml over Browns River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00015 Ml over Browns River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00015 Ml over Browns River carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00015 Ml over Browns River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00015 Ml over Browns River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.