US Bridges

Vt 00232 Ml over Mollys Brook

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 0.1 MI S Jct. U.S.2 · Structure no. 200217000512092

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00232 Ml over Mollys Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00232 Ml over Mollys Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 115 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesVt 00232 Ml
CrossesMollys Brook
Location0.1 MI S Jct. U.S.2
RouteState Highway 232
StateVermont
Coordinates44.35896, -72.32905
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.
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
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic420 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 00232 Ml over Mollys Brook built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Vt 00232 Ml over Mollys 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 00232 Ml over Mollys Brook carry?

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

How long is Vt 00232 Ml over Mollys Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00232 Ml over Mollys Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.