US Bridges

Vt 00111 Ml over Sucker Brook

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 6.6 MI W JCT Vt 114 · Structure no. 200316000810142

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00111 Ml over Sucker Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00111 Ml over Sucker Brook in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesVt 00111 Ml
CrossesSucker Brook
Location6.6 MI W JCT Vt 114
RouteState Highway 111
StateVermont
Coordinates44.9112, -71.98092
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$401,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00111 Ml over Sucker Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Vt 00111 Ml over Sucker 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 00111 Ml over Sucker Brook carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00111 Ml over Sucker Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00111 Ml over Sucker Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.