US Bridges

Vt 00014 Ml over Gunners Brook

Good

Washington County, Vermont · 1.6 MI N Jct. U.S.302 W · Structure no. 200037006712022

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00014 Ml over Gunners Brook is a steel culvert carrying Vt 00014 Ml over Gunners Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVt 00014 Ml
CrossesGunners Brook
Location1.6 MI N Jct. U.S.302 W
RouteState Highway 14
StateVermont
Coordinates44.22004, -72.49132
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2018)
Projected traffic5,880 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 00014 Ml over Gunners Brook built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00014 Ml over Gunners 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 00014 Ml over Gunners Brook carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00014 Ml over Gunners Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Vt 00014 Ml over Gunners Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.