US Bridges

Vt 00100 Ml over West Branch Tweed River

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · 2.3 MI S Jct. VT.107 · Structure no. 200022012611152

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00100 Ml over West Branch Tweed River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00100 Ml over West Branch Tweed River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2028. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesVt 00100 Ml
CrossesWest Branch Tweed River
Location2.3 MI S Jct. VT.107
RouteState Highway 100
StateVermont
Coordinates43.76804, -72.81371
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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$845,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00100 Ml over West Branch Tweed River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00100 Ml over West Branch Tweed River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00100 Ml over West Branch Tweed River carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00100 Ml over West Branch Tweed River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00100 Ml over West Branch Tweed River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.