US Bridges

Vt 00009 Ml over Beaver Brook

Good

Windham County, Vermont · 0.1 MI E Jct. VT.100 S · Structure no. 200010003413222

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
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 1934 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 91 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,775 by 2028. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesVt 00009 Ml
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location0.1 MI E Jct. VT.100 S
RouteState Highway 9
StateVermont
Coordinates42.86046, -72.85114
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic5,775 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00009 Ml over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

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 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00009 Ml over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00009 Ml over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.