US Bridges

Vt 00073 Ml over Brandon Brook

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 6.7 MI W Jct. VT.100 · Structure no. 200162001314152

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00073 Ml over Brandon Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Vt 00073 Ml over Brandon Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2028. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesVt 00073 Ml
CrossesBrandon Brook
Location6.7 MI W Jct. VT.100
RouteState Highway 73
StateVermont
Coordinates43.85131, -72.92358
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic735 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 00073 Ml over Brandon Brook built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00073 Ml over Brandon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00073 Ml over Brandon Brook carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00073 Ml over Brandon Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m).

Who owns Vt 00073 Ml over Brandon Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.