US Bridges

Vt 00100 Ml over Taft Brook

Poor

Orleans County, Vermont · 4.5 MI N Jct. VT.58 · Structure no. 200029024410182

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00100 Ml over Taft Brook is a steel culvert carrying Vt 00100 Ml over Taft Brook in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesVt 00100 Ml
CrossesTaft Brook
Location4.5 MI N Jct. VT.58
RouteState Highway 100
StateVermont
Coordinates44.8619, -72.43414
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 00100 Ml over Taft Brook built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00100 Ml over Taft Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Vt 00100 Ml over Taft Brook carry?

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

How long is Vt 00100 Ml over Taft Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Vt 00100 Ml over Taft Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.