US Bridges

Vt 00104 Ml over Beaver Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Vermont · 2.6 MI N Jct. VT.15 · Structure no. 200023000306042

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00104 Ml over Beaver Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00104 Ml over Beaver Brook in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,515 by 2028. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesVt 00104 Ml
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location2.6 MI N Jct. VT.15
RouteState Highway 104
StateVermont
Coordinates44.6404, -72.93701
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,515 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$974,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00104 Ml over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00104 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 00104 Ml over Beaver Brook carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00104 Ml over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00104 Ml over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.