US Bridges

Vt 00012 Ml over Gulf Stream

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 1.5 MI N Jct. U.S.4 · Structure no. 200241001614242

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00012 Ml over Gulf Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00012 Ml over Gulf Stream in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2028. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesVt 00012 Ml
CrossesGulf Stream
Location1.5 MI N Jct. U.S.4
RouteState Highway 12
StateVermont
Coordinates43.64253, -72.52991
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Gulf Stream built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00012 Ml over Gulf Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00012 Ml over Gulf Stream carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00012 Ml over Gulf Stream?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00012 Ml over Gulf Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.