US Bridges

Vt 00044 Ml over Beaver Brook

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 4.3 MI E Jct. VT.106 · Structure no. 200148000614222

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00044 Ml over Beaver Brook is a concrete slab carrying Vt 00044 Ml over Beaver Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesVt 00044 Ml
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location4.3 MI E Jct. VT.106
RouteState Highway 44
StateVermont
Coordinates43.46783, -72.47052
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00044 Ml over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00044 Ml over Beaver 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 00044 Ml over Beaver Brook carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00044 Ml over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00044 Ml over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.