US Bridges

Vt 00103 Ml over Brook

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 1.5 MI S Jct. VT.140 · Structure no. 200025004211122

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00103 Ml over Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00103 Ml over Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2028. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesVt 00103 Ml
CrossesBrook
Location1.5 MI S Jct. VT.140
RouteState Highway 103
StateVermont
Coordinates43.44881, -72.84054
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,155 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$614,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00103 Ml over Brook built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00103 Ml over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00103 Ml over Brook carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00103 Ml over Brook?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00103 Ml over Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.