US Bridges

Vt 00100 Ml over Wardsboro Brook

Good

Windham County, Vermont · 8.7 MI S Jct. VT.30 S · Structure no. 200013006813192

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00100 Ml over Wardsboro Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00100 Ml over Wardsboro Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2028. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00100 Ml
CrossesWardsboro Brook
Location8.7 MI S Jct. VT.30 S
RouteState Highway 100
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.0303, -72.85139
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$817,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00100 Ml over Wardsboro Brook built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00100 Ml over Wardsboro 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 00100 Ml over Wardsboro Brook carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00100 Ml over Wardsboro Brook?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00100 Ml over Wardsboro Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.