US Bridges

Vt 00142 Ml over Broad Brook

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 2.9 MI S Jct. U.S.5 · Structure no. 200109000613182

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00142 Ml over Broad Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00142 Ml over Broad Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2028. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00142 Ml
CrossesBroad Brook
Location2.9 MI S Jct. U.S.5
RouteState Highway 142
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.81883, -72.54816
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$890,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00142 Ml over Broad Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00142 Ml over Broad 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 00142 Ml over Broad Brook carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00142 Ml over Broad Brook?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00142 Ml over Broad Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.