US Bridges

US 00004 Ml over Roaring Brook

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 1.9 MI E Jct. VT.100 N · Structure no. 200020003111212

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00004 Ml over Roaring Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying US 00004 Ml over Roaring Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 72 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,145 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesUS 00004 Ml
CrossesRoaring Brook
Location1.9 MI E Jct. VT.100 N
RouteU.S. Route 4
StateVermont
Coordinates43.65887, -72.77369
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2018)
Projected traffic5,145 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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$764,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00004 Ml over Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 00004 Ml over Roaring 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 00004 Ml over Roaring Brook carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 00004 Ml over Roaring Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 00004 Ml over Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.