US Bridges

Vt 00012 Ml over North Branch

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 0.5 MI N Jct. U.S.2 · Structure no. 206400007312112

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township 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 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,825 by 2028. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00012 Ml
CrossesNorth Branch
Location0.5 MI N Jct. U.S.2
RouteState Highway 12
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.26316, -72.57198
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2018)
Projected traffic6,825 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 North Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00012 Ml over North Branch 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 North Branch carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00012 Ml over North Branch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00012 Ml over North Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.