US Bridges

Vt 00012 Ml over Open Meadow Brook

Fair

Orange County, Vermont · 6.4 MI N Jct. VT.12A N · Structure no. 200241005009032

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1936
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00012 Ml over Open Meadow Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00012 Ml over Open Meadow Brook in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 97 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVt 00012 Ml
CrossesOpen Meadow Brook
Location6.4 MI N Jct. VT.12A N
RouteState Highway 12
StateVermont
Coordinates44.01519, -72.65878
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2018)
Projected traffic609 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 Open Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.

What condition is Vt 00012 Ml over Open Meadow Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00012 Ml over Open Meadow Brook carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00012 Ml over Open Meadow Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00012 Ml over Open Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.