US Bridges

Vt 00108 Ml over The Branch

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Vermont · 3.3 MI S Jct. VT.105 W · Structure no. 200027004706032

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00108 Ml over The Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2028. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesVt 00108 Ml
CrossesThe Branch
Location3.3 MI S Jct. VT.105 W
RouteState Highway 108
StateVermont
Coordinates44.86135, -72.80008
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,470 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$679,000 (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 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00108 Ml over The Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00108 Ml over The Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.