US Bridges

Vt 00009 Ml over Beaver Brook

Good

Windham County, Vermont · 0.4 MI E Jct. VT.100 N · Structure no. 200010003213222

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00009 Ml over Beaver Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00009 Ml over Beaver Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesVt 00009 Ml
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location0.4 MI E Jct. VT.100 N
RouteState Highway 9
StateVermont
Coordinates42.86587, -72.8646
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00009 Ml over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

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

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00009 Ml over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00009 Ml over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.