US Bridges

Vt 00009 Ml over Binney Brook

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 0.8 MI W Jct. VT.100 N · Structure no. 200010003013222

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00009 Ml over Binney Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00009 Ml over Binney Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2028. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00009 Ml
CrossesBinney Brook
Location0.8 MI W Jct. VT.100 N
RouteState Highway 9
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.87209, -72.88565
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2018)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$853,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00009 Ml over Binney Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00009 Ml over Binney 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 00009 Ml over Binney Brook carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00009 Ml over Binney Brook?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00009 Ml over Binney Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.