US Bridges

Vt 00131 Ml over Brook

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 4.7 MI E Jct. VT.103 · Structure no. 200146000414062

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00131 Ml over Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00131 Ml over Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 87 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2028. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVt 00131 Ml
CrossesBrook
Location4.7 MI E Jct. VT.103
RouteState Highway 131
StateVermont
Coordinates43.40519, -72.57755
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 00131 Ml over Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Vt 00131 Ml over 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 00131 Ml over Brook carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00131 Ml over Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00131 Ml over Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.