US Bridges

Vt 00011 Ml over Seaver Brook

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 2.0 MI W JCT US 5 S · Structure no. 200016006514182

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00011 Ml over Seaver Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Vt 00011 Ml over Seaver Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesVt 00011 Ml
CrossesSeaver Brook
Location2.0 MI W JCT US 5 S
RouteState Highway 11
StateVermont
Coordinates43.27926, -72.46752
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 00011 Ml over Seaver Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00011 Ml over Seaver 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 00011 Ml over Seaver Brook carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00011 Ml over Seaver Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Vt 00011 Ml over Seaver Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.