US Bridges

Vt 00044 Ml over Mill Brook

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.1 MI W Jct. U.S.5 · Structure no. 200148001314232

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,570 by 2028. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVt 00044 Ml
CrossesMill Brook
Location0.1 MI W Jct. U.S.5
RouteState Highway 44
StateVermont
Coordinates43.47606, -72.39017
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 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 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 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 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 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.