US Bridges

Vt 00012 Ml over No. Bridgewater Brook

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 3.2 MI N Jct. U.S.4 · Structure no. 200241001914242

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00012 Ml over No. Bridgewater Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00012 Ml over No. Bridgewater Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2028. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesVt 00012 Ml
CrossesNo. Bridgewater Brook
Location3.2 MI N Jct. U.S.4
RouteState Highway 12
StateVermont
Coordinates43.64856, -72.55918
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,785 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 No. Bridgewater Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00012 Ml over No. Bridgewater 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 No. Bridgewater Brook carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00012 Ml over No. Bridgewater Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00012 Ml over No. Bridgewater Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.