US Bridges

Vt 00118 Ml over West Hill Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Vermont · 2.8 MI N Jct. VT.242 · Structure no. 200283002006102

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00118 Ml over West Hill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00118 Ml over West Hill Brook in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2028. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesVt 00118 Ml
CrossesWest Hill Brook
Location2.8 MI N Jct. VT.242
RouteState Highway 118
StateVermont
Coordinates44.90106, -72.64896
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00118 Ml over West Hill Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00118 Ml over West Hill 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 00118 Ml over West Hill Brook carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00118 Ml over West Hill Brook?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00118 Ml over West Hill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.