US Bridges

Vt 00015 Ml over Brewster River

Fair

Lamoille County, Vermont · 0.1 MI E Jct. VT.108 N · Structure no. 200030002208022

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00015 Ml over Brewster River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00015 Ml over Brewster River in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2028. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesVt 00015 Ml
CrossesBrewster River
Location0.1 MI E Jct. VT.108 N
RouteState Highway 15
StateVermont
Coordinates44.64864, -72.82724
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2018)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$1.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00015 Ml over Brewster River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00015 Ml over Brewster River 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 00015 Ml over Brewster River carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00015 Ml over Brewster River?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00015 Ml over Brewster River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.