US Bridges

US 00BR4 Bus. over Otter Creek

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.2 MI W Jct. VT.3 · Structure no. 203200B4-411202

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00BR4 Bus. over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00BR4 Bus. over Otter Creek in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,650 by 2028. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 00BR4 Bus.
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.2 MI W Jct. VT.3
RouteU.S. Route 0BR4
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.60411, -73.01456
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,650 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 00BR4 Bus. over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00BR4 Bus. 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 00BR4 Bus. over Otter Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 00BR4 Bus. over Otter Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 00BR4 Bus. over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.