US Bridges

Vt 00103 Ml over Freeman Brook

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 1.9 MI N Jct. VT.140 · Structure no. 200025004911252

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00103 Ml over Freeman Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00103 Ml over Freeman Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 96 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,935 by 2028. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVt 00103 Ml
CrossesFreeman Brook
Location1.9 MI N Jct. VT.140
RouteState Highway 103
StateVermont
Coordinates43.47463, -72.87503
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$679,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00103 Ml over Freeman Brook built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

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

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

How long is Vt 00103 Ml over Freeman Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00103 Ml over Freeman Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.