US Bridges

Vt 00015 Ml over Browns River

Good

Chittenden County, Vermont · 6.0 MI E Jct. VT.128 · Structure no. 200030001004092

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,200
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 1982, so it is 43 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,760 by 2028. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVt 00015 Ml
CrossesBrowns River
Location6.0 MI E Jct. VT.128
RouteState Highway 15
StateVermont
Coordinates44.51546, -72.95022
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2018)
Projected traffic11,760 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 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 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 1982, making it 43 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 11,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00015 Ml over Browns River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00015 Ml over Browns River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.