Vt 00073 Ml over Otter Creek
FairRutland County, Vermont · 2.5 MI E Jct. VT.30 · Structure no. 200158000511232
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 235 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vt 00073 Ml over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00073 Ml over Otter Creek in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vt 00073 Ml over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vt 00073 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 Vt 00073 Ml over Otter Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Vt 00073 Ml over Otter Creek?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Vt 00073 Ml over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.