US Bridges

Vt 00108 Ml over Brewster River

Good

Lamoille County, Vermont · 5.0 MI S Jct. VT.15 · Structure no. 200235001708022

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00108 Ml over Brewster River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00108 Ml over Brewster River in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2028. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00108 Ml
CrossesBrewster River
Location5.0 MI S Jct. VT.15
RouteState Highway 108
CountyLamoille County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.58888, -72.79079
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,150 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 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00108 Ml over Brewster River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00108 Ml over Brewster River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00108 Ml over Brewster River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00108 Ml over Brewster River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00108 Ml over Brewster River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.