US Bridges

Vt 00100 Ml over Wardsboro Brook

Good

Windham County, Vermont · 3.4 MI S Jct. VT.30 S · Structure no. 200013007513092

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00100 Ml over Wardsboro Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00100 Ml over Wardsboro Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2028. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesVt 00100 Ml
CrossesWardsboro Brook
Location3.4 MI S Jct. VT.30 S
RouteState Highway 100
StateVermont
Coordinates43.05439, -72.78519
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2028
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00100 Ml over Wardsboro Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

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 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00100 Ml over Wardsboro Brook?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00100 Ml over Wardsboro Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.