US Bridges

Vt 00128 Ml over Browns River

Good

Chittenden County, Vermont · 1.0 MI N Jct. VT.15 · Structure no. 200229000304062

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00128 Ml over Browns River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00128 Ml over Browns River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 85 years old, older 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,410 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesVt 00128 Ml
CrossesBrowns River
Location1.0 MI N Jct. VT.15
RouteState Highway 128
StateVermont
Coordinates44.51646, -73.04005
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,410 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$779,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00128 Ml over Browns River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Vt 00128 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00128 Ml over Browns River carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00128 Ml over Browns River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00128 Ml over Browns River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.