US Bridges

Vt 00012 Ml over Lake Elmore Outlet

Fair

Lamoille County, Vermont · 4.3 MI S Jct. VT.15A · Structure no. 200241009508042

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00012 Ml over Lake Elmore Outlet is a concrete slab carrying Vt 00012 Ml over Lake Elmore Outlet in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVt 00012 Ml
CrossesLake Elmore Outlet
Location4.3 MI S Jct. VT.15A
RouteState Highway 12
StateVermont
Coordinates44.5413, -72.52413
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 00012 Ml over Lake Elmore Outlet built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Vt 00012 Ml over Lake Elmore Outlet 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00012 Ml over Lake Elmore Outlet carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00012 Ml over Lake Elmore Outlet?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00012 Ml over Lake Elmore Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.