US Bridges

Vt 00012 Ml over Gilead Brook

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 3.5 MI N Jct. VT.107 E · Structure no. 200241003814042

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00012 Ml over Gilead Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00012 Ml over Gilead Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00012 Ml
CrossesGilead Brook
Location3.5 MI N Jct. VT.107 E
RouteState Highway 12
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.8736, -72.64725
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2015)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00012 Ml over Gilead Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00012 Ml over Gilead Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00012 Ml over Gilead Brook carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00012 Ml over Gilead Brook?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00012 Ml over Gilead Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.