US Bridges

Vt 00133 Ml over Ira Brook

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 3.6 MI S Jct. VT.4A · Structure no. 200141001611092

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00133 Ml over Ira Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00133 Ml over Ira Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 92 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2028. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00133 Ml
CrossesIra Brook
Location3.6 MI S Jct. VT.4A
RouteState Highway 133
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.54566, -73.04521
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,520 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$641,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00133 Ml over Ira Brook built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

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

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00133 Ml over Ira Brook?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00133 Ml over Ira Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.