US Bridges

Vt 00073 Ml over West Branch

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 1.7 MI W Jct. VT.100 · Structure no. 200162001714152

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
960
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00073 Ml over West Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00073 Ml over West Branch in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2028. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesVt 00073 Ml
CrossesWest Branch
Location1.7 MI W Jct. VT.100
RouteState Highway 73
StateVermont
Coordinates43.84943, -72.83778
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2018)
Projected traffic1,008 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 West Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00073 Ml over West Branch 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 West Branch carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00073 Ml over West Branch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00073 Ml over West Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.