US Bridges

Vt 00025 Ml over Orange Brook

Good

Orange County, Vermont · 4.1 MI S Jct. U.S.302 · Structure no. 200031001709122

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00025 Ml over Orange Brook is a concrete slab carrying Vt 00025 Ml over Orange Brook in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2028. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesVt 00025 Ml
CrossesOrange Brook
Location4.1 MI S Jct. U.S.302
RouteState Highway 25
StateVermont
Coordinates44.09946, -72.30581
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 00025 Ml over Orange Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00025 Ml over Orange Brook 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 00025 Ml over Orange Brook carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00025 Ml over Orange Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00025 Ml over Orange Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.