US Bridges

Vt 00012 Ml over Minister Brook

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 9.0 MI N Jct. U.S.2 · Structure no. 200241008112202

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00012 Ml over Minister Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00012 Ml over Minister Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 106 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00012 Ml
CrossesMinister Brook
Location9.0 MI N Jct. U.S.2
RouteState Highway 12
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.37516, -72.54946
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,575 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

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 Minister Brook built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Vt 00012 Ml over Minister Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00012 Ml over Minister Brook carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00012 Ml over Minister Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00012 Ml over Minister Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.