US Bridges

Vt 00015 Ml over Beaver Brook

Fair

Chittenden County, Vermont · 4.3 MI W Jct. VT.104 N · Structure no. 200030001704162

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00015 Ml over Beaver Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00015 Ml over Beaver Brook in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,090 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVt 00015 Ml
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location4.3 MI W Jct. VT.104 N
RouteState Highway 15
StateVermont
Coordinates44.60113, -72.9345
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2018)
Projected traffic6,090 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$391,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00015 Ml over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00015 Ml over Beaver 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 September 2023.

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

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00015 Ml over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00015 Ml over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.