US Bridges

Vt 00103 Ml over Jewell Brook

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.1 MI N Jct. VT.100 S · Structure no. 200025002614102

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,500
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00103 Ml over Jewell Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Vt 00103 Ml over Jewell Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 94 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,975 by 2028. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesVt 00103 Ml
CrossesJewell Brook
Location0.1 MI N Jct. VT.100 S
RouteState Highway 103
StateVermont
Coordinates43.39585, -72.70266
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2018)
Projected traffic9,975 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$979,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00103 Ml over Jewell Brook built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Vt 00103 Ml over Jewell 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 00103 Ml over Jewell Brook carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00103 Ml over Jewell Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00103 Ml over Jewell Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.