US Bridges

Vt 00133 Ml over Flower Brook

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.6 MI E Jct. VT.30 · Structure no. 200139000211142

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00133 Ml over Flower Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00133 Ml over Flower Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2028. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesVt 00133 Ml
CrossesFlower Brook
Location0.6 MI E Jct. VT.30
RouteState Highway 133
StateVermont
Coordinates43.34804, -73.16567
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating28 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 width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$523,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00133 Ml over Flower Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00133 Ml over Flower 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 00133 Ml over Flower Brook carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00133 Ml over Flower Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00133 Ml over Flower Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.