US Bridges

Vt 00073 Ml over Brandon Brook

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 5.2 MI W Jct. VT.100 · Structure no. 200162001414152

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 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 tee beam carrying Vt 00073 Ml over Brandon Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 98 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 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesVt 00073 Ml
CrossesBrandon Brook
Location5.2 MI W Jct. VT.100
RouteState Highway 73
StateVermont
Coordinates43.8529, -72.89738
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic735 by 2028
Trucks6%
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 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Vt 00073 Ml over Brandon 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 August 2023.

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

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

How long is Vt 00073 Ml over Brandon Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00073 Ml over Brandon Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.