US Bridges

Vt 00012 Ml over Ottauquechee River

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.3 MI N Jct. U.S.4 · Structure no. 200241001514242

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00012 Ml over Ottauquechee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00012 Ml over Ottauquechee River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,885 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00012 Ml
CrossesOttauquechee River
Location0.3 MI N Jct. U.S.4
RouteState Highway 12
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.62891, -72.51829
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,885 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00012 Ml over Ottauquechee River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00012 Ml over Ottauquechee River 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 Ottauquechee River carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00012 Ml over Ottauquechee River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00012 Ml over Ottauquechee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.