US Bridges

Vt 00118 Ml over Pacific Brook

Good

Franklin County, Vermont · 3.3 MI S Jct. VT.242 · Structure no. 200283001106102

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00118 Ml over Pacific Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00118 Ml over Pacific Brook in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 64 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2028. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesVt 00118 Ml
CrossesPacific Brook
Location3.3 MI S Jct. VT.242
RouteState Highway 118
StateVermont
Coordinates44.82955, -72.60932
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 00118 Ml over Pacific Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Vt 00118 Ml over Pacific 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00118 Ml over Pacific Brook carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00118 Ml over Pacific Brook?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00118 Ml over Pacific Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.