US Bridges

Vt 00108 Ml over West Branch Little River

Fair

Lamoille County, Vermont · 4.5 MI N Jct. VT.100 · Structure no. 200235000708082

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00108 Ml over West Branch Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00108 Ml over West Branch Little River in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 84 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,245 by 2028. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesVt 00108 Ml
CrossesWest Branch Little River
Location4.5 MI N Jct. VT.100
RouteState Highway 108
StateVermont
Coordinates44.50226, -72.75661
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2018)
Projected traffic7,245 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00108 Ml over West Branch Little River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Vt 00108 Ml over West Branch Little 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00108 Ml over West Branch Little River carry?

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

How long is Vt 00108 Ml over West Branch Little River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00108 Ml over West Branch Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.