US Bridges

Vt 00014 Ml over Snows Brook

Fair

Orange County, Vermont · 2.3 MI N Jct. VT.66 · Structure no. 200147004009092

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
830
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00014 Ml over Snows Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00014 Ml over Snows Brook in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesVt 00014 Ml
CrossesSnows Brook
Location2.3 MI N Jct. VT.66
RouteState Highway 14
StateVermont
Coordinates43.97243, -72.55476
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2018)
Projected traffic872 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$327,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00014 Ml over Snows Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00014 Ml over Snows 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00014 Ml over Snows Brook carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00014 Ml over Snows Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00014 Ml over Snows Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.