US Bridges

Vt 00242 Ml over Hannah Clark Brook

Good

Franklin County, Vermont · 1.6 MI E JCT Vt 118 · Structure no. 200278000206102

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00242 Ml over Hannah Clark Brook is a concrete slab carrying Vt 00242 Ml over Hannah Clark Brook in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesVt 00242 Ml
CrossesHannah Clark Brook
Location1.6 MI E JCT Vt 118
RouteState Highway 242
StateVermont
Coordinates44.88281, -72.58037
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00242 Ml over Hannah Clark Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00242 Ml over Hannah Clark 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 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00242 Ml over Hannah Clark Brook carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00242 Ml over Hannah Clark Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00242 Ml over Hannah Clark Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.