US Bridges

Vt 00012 Ml over Brook

Good

Washington County, Vermont · 4.0 MI N Jct. U.S.2 · Structure no. 200241007712102

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00012 Ml over Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00012 Ml over Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,675 by 2028. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVt 00012 Ml
CrossesBrook
Location4.0 MI N Jct. U.S.2
RouteState Highway 12
StateVermont
Coordinates44.31281, -72.57829
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,675 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 00012 Ml over Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00012 Ml over Brook 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 Brook carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00012 Ml over Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00012 Ml over Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.