US Bridges

Vt 00103 Ml over Patch Brook

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · 2.7 MI N Jct. VT.100 N · Structure no. 200025003311122

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00103 Ml over Patch Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00103 Ml over Patch Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,935 by 2028. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00103 Ml
CrossesPatch Brook
Location2.7 MI N Jct. VT.100 N
RouteState Highway 103
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.43758, -72.75335
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,935 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00103 Ml over Patch Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00103 Ml over Patch Brook 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 00103 Ml over Patch Brook carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00103 Ml over Patch Brook?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00103 Ml over Patch Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.