US Bridges

US 00004 Ml over Otter Creek

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 1.0 Mi. W Jct. U.S. 7 · Structure no. 200020020E11202

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
364 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00004 Ml over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00004 Ml over Otter Creek in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,550 by 2028. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 00004 Ml
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1.0 Mi. W Jct. U.S. 7
RouteU.S. Route 4
StateVermont
Coordinates43.58384, -72.98505
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic11,550 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US 00004 Ml over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00004 Ml over Otter Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 00004 Ml over Otter Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00004 Ml over Otter Creek?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 00004 Ml over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.