US Bridges

Vt 00133 Ml over Flower Brook

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · 1.5 MI E Jct. VT.30 · Structure no. 200139000311142

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
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 1937 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 88 years old, older 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 641 by 2028. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesVt 00133 Ml
CrossesFlower Brook
Location1.5 MI E Jct. VT.30
RouteState Highway 133
StateVermont
Coordinates43.35454, -73.15279
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating30 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 width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2018)
Projected traffic641 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00133 Ml over Flower Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

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

About 610 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 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00133 Ml over Flower Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.