US Bridges

Vt 00015 Ml over Foote Brook

Fair

Lamoille County, Vermont · 1.4 MI W Jct. VT.100C · Structure no. 200030003408062

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00015 Ml over Foote Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00015 Ml over Foote Brook in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 99 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,715 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesVt 00015 Ml
CrossesFoote Brook
Location1.4 MI W Jct. VT.100C
RouteState Highway 15
StateVermont
Coordinates44.64139, -72.70197
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2018)
Projected traffic8,715 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$435,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00015 Ml over Foote Brook built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Vt 00015 Ml over Foote 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00015 Ml over Foote Brook carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00015 Ml over Foote Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00015 Ml over Foote Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.