VT 0012A ALT
Carrying VT 0012A ALT over 3RD BRANCH WHITE R.
10.3 MI N JCT. VT.12 S, Washington, Vermont
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VT 0012A ALT
The VT 0012A ALT bridge in Washington, Vermont carries VT 0012A ALT over 3RD BRANCH WHITE R.. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2011, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Vermont bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 68.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VT 0012A ALT compares
Live comparison across Vermont.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1928
- Last Reconstructed
- 2011
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 17.4 m (57 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200187001512152
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VT 0012A ALT is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare VT 0012A ALT against other structures in Washington and across Vermont. Vermont bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for VT 0012A ALT?
VT 0012A ALT in Washington, Vermont has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VT 0012A ALT inspected?
VT 0012A ALT's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VT 0012A ALT is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for VT 0012A ALT?
VT 0012A ALT has an NBI inventory load rating of 68.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining VT 0012A ALT?
VT 0012A ALT is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is VT 0012A ALT and does age affect safety?
VT 0012A ALT was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 2011.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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