US Bridges

Mill Pond RD TH27 over Indian Brook

Good

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.24 MI to JCT W VT2A · Structure no. 205614001204052

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Pond RD TH27 over Indian Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Pond RD TH27 over Indian Brook in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2025. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMill Pond RD TH27
CrossesIndian Brook
Location0.24 MI to JCT W VT2A
RouteCity Street MILLP
StateVermont
Coordinates44.54188, -73.15264
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2015)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Mill Pond RD TH27 over Indian Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Pond RD TH27 over Indian Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Pond RD TH27 over Indian Brook carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mill Pond RD TH27 over Indian Brook?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Pond RD TH27 over Indian Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.