US Bridges

Vt 00012 Ml over North Branch

Good

Washington County, Vermont · 11.2 MI N Jct. U.S.2 · Structure no. 200241008412202

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00012 Ml over North Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00012 Ml over North Branch in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2028. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVt 00012 Ml
CrossesNorth Branch
Location11.2 MI N Jct. U.S.2
RouteState Highway 12
StateVermont
Coordinates44.40338, -72.55057
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,155 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$741,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00012 Ml over North Branch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00012 Ml over North Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Vt 00012 Ml over North Branch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00012 Ml over North Branch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00012 Ml over North Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.