US Bridges

Vt 00131 Ml over Brook

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 1.1 MI E Jct. VT.106 · Structure no. 200146001114202

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00131 Ml over Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00131 Ml over Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,885 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesVt 00131 Ml
CrossesBrook
Location1.1 MI E Jct. VT.106
RouteState Highway 131
StateVermont
Coordinates43.40896, -72.50032
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,885 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$547,000 (2020 estimate)
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 1980.

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

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00131 Ml over Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00131 Ml over Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.