US Bridges

Vt 00100 Ml over East Branch

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.8 MI S Jct. VT.58 · Structure no. 200029023610132

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00100 Ml over East Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00100 Ml over East Branch in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 96 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 5 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesVt 00100 Ml
CrossesEast Branch
Location0.8 MI S Jct. VT.58
RouteState Highway 100
StateVermont
Coordinates44.7878, -72.4488
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$449,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00100 Ml over East Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is Vt 00100 Ml over East Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00100 Ml over East Branch carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00100 Ml over East Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00100 Ml over East Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.