US Bridges

Vt 00012 Ml over Dog River

Good

Washington County, Vermont · 1.8 MI S Jct. U.S.2 · Structure no. 200241007212032

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00012 Ml over Dog River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00012 Ml over Dog River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,885 by 2028. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVt 00012 Ml
CrossesDog River
Location1.8 MI S Jct. U.S.2
RouteState Highway 12
StateVermont
Coordinates44.23772, -72.59633
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,885 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00012 Ml over Dog River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00012 Ml over Dog River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00012 Ml over Dog River carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00012 Ml over Dog River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00012 Ml over Dog River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.