US Bridges

Vt 00012 Ml over Martins Brook

Good

Washington County, Vermont · 5.4 MI N Jct. U.S.2 · Structure no. 200241007812102

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00012 Ml over Martins Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00012 Ml over Martins Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,045 by 2028. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00012 Ml
CrossesMartins Brook
Location5.4 MI N Jct. U.S.2
RouteState Highway 12
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.33271, -72.57667
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic3,045 by 2028
Trucks3%
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 Martins Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00012 Ml over Martins 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 Martins Brook carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00012 Ml over Martins Brook?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00012 Ml over Martins Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.