US Bridges

Vt 00100 Ml over Mill Brook

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 0.3 MI S Jct. VT.17 · Structure no. 200013017812162

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00100 Ml over Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00100 Ml over Mill Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 87 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,775 by 2028. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesVt 00100 Ml
CrossesMill Brook
Location0.3 MI S Jct. VT.17
RouteState Highway 100
StateVermont
Coordinates44.17839, -72.83622
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic5,775 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$835,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00100 Ml over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Vt 00100 Ml over Mill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00100 Ml over Mill Brook carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00100 Ml over Mill Brook?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00100 Ml over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.