US Bridges

Vt 00244 Ml over Middle Brook

Fair

Orange County, Vermont · 1.6 MI E JCT Vt 113 · Structure no. 200178000209162

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00244 Ml over Middle Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Vt 00244 Ml over Middle Brook in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesVt 00244 Ml
CrossesMiddle Brook
Location1.6 MI E JCT Vt 113
RouteState Highway 244
StateVermont
Coordinates43.89094, -72.23051
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,470 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$336,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00244 Ml over Middle Brook built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00244 Ml over Middle 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00244 Ml over Middle Brook carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00244 Ml over Middle Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00244 Ml over Middle Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.