US Bridges

Vt 00015 Ml over Wolcott Pond Brook

Fair

Lamoille County, Vermont · 5.1 MI W Jct. VT.14 N · Structure no. 200030005508102

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00015 Ml over Wolcott Pond Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00015 Ml over Wolcott Pond Brook in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 91 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,775 by 2028. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesVt 00015 Ml
CrossesWolcott Pond Brook
Location5.1 MI W Jct. VT.14 N
RouteState Highway 15
StateVermont
Coordinates44.54748, -72.46092
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic5,775 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00015 Ml over Wolcott Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Vt 00015 Ml over Wolcott Pond 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00015 Ml over Wolcott Pond Brook carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00015 Ml over Wolcott Pond Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00015 Ml over Wolcott Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.