US Bridges

Vt 0012A Alt over 3rd Branch White R.

Good

Orange County, Vermont · 5.0 MI N Jct. VT.12 S · Structure no. 200187000609022

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
740
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 0012A Alt over 3rd Branch White R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 0012A Alt over 3rd Branch White R. in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2028. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesVt 0012A Alt
Crosses3rd Branch White R.
Location5.0 MI N Jct. VT.12 S
RouteState Highway 12A
StateVermont
Coordinates43.96516, -72.74207
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2018)
Projected traffic777 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 0012A Alt over 3rd Branch White R. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 0012A Alt over 3rd Branch White R. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 0012A Alt over 3rd Branch White R. carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 0012A Alt over 3rd Branch White R.?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 0012A Alt over 3rd Branch White R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.