US Bridges

Vt 00044 Ml over Mill Brook

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.3 MI W Jct. U.S.5 · Structure no. 200148001214232

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00044 Ml over Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00044 Ml over Mill Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, younger 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,570 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVt 00044 Ml
CrossesMill Brook
Location0.3 MI W Jct. U.S.5
RouteState Highway 44
StateVermont
Coordinates43.47778, -72.39448
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2018)
Projected traffic3,570 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00044 Ml over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00044 Ml over Mill Brook?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00044 Ml over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.