Vt 0022A Alt over Otter Creek
PoorAddison County, Vermont · 1.5 MI S Jct. U.S.7 · Structure no. 200017002701202
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 338 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vt 0022A Alt over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 0022A Alt over Otter Creek in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 91 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,235 by 2028. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vt 0022A Alt over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Vt 0022A Alt over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Vt 0022A Alt over Otter Creek carry?
About 10,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Vt 0022A Alt over Otter Creek?
The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Vt 0022A Alt over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.