US Bridges

Vt 0012A Alt over 3rd Branch White R.

Good

Washington County, Vermont · 10.3 MI N Jct. VT.12 S · Structure no. 200187001512152

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 0012A Alt over 3rd Branch White R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 0012A Alt over 3rd Branch White R. in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVt 0012A Alt
Crosses3rd Branch White R.
Location10.3 MI N Jct. VT.12 S
RouteState Highway 12A
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.04069, -72.74795
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic420 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 0012A Alt over 3rd Branch White R. built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Vt 0012A Alt over 3rd Branch White R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 0012A Alt over 3rd Branch White R. carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vt 0012A Alt over 3rd Branch White R.?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 0012A Alt over 3rd Branch White R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.