US 00004 Ml over Otter Creek
FairRutland County, Vermont · 1.0 Mi. W Jct. U.S. 7 · Structure no. 200020020W11202
- 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.