US Bridges

Vt 00012 Ml over Lulls Brook

FairPosted for load

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.9 MI W Jct. U.S.5 · Structure no. 200153000214092

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00012 Ml over Lulls Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00012 Ml over Lulls Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2028. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00012 Ml
CrossesLulls Brook
Location0.9 MI W Jct. U.S.5
RouteState Highway 12
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.54713, -72.41455
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$503,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00012 Ml over Lulls Brook built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

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

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00012 Ml over Lulls Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00012 Ml over Lulls Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.