US Bridges

Vt 00073 Ml over Brandon Brook

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 3.9 MI W Jct. VT.100 · Structure no. 200162001514152

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
960
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 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 65% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2028. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesVt 00073 Ml
CrossesBrandon Brook
Location3.9 MI W Jct. VT.100
RouteState Highway 73
StateVermont
Coordinates43.85915, -72.87211
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2018)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2028
Trucks65%
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 960 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 65% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00073 Ml over Brandon Brook?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00073 Ml over Brandon Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.