US Bridges

Vt 00012 Ml over Locust Creek

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 2.1 MI S Jct. VT.107 W · Structure no. 200241002714032

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
920
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00012 Ml over Locust Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00012 Ml over Locust Creek in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2028. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00012 Ml
CrossesLocust Creek
Location2.1 MI S Jct. VT.107 W
RouteState Highway 12
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.78412, -72.64008
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2018)
Projected traffic966 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 Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00012 Ml over Locust Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00012 Ml over Locust Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00012 Ml over Locust Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00012 Ml over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.