US Bridges

Vt 00108 Ml over The Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Vermont · 3.4 MI N Jct. VT.36 · Structure no. 200027004106012

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00108 Ml over The Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00108 Ml over The Branch in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesVt 00108 Ml
CrossesThe Branch
Location3.4 MI N Jct. VT.36
RouteState Highway 108
StateVermont
Coordinates44.82517, -72.79852
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$449,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00108 Ml over The Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00108 Ml over The Branch 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 00108 Ml over The Branch carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00108 Ml over The Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00108 Ml over The Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.