VT 00012 ML
Carrying VT 00012 ML over DOG RIVER
5.6 MI S JCT. U.S.2, Washington, Vermont
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VT 00012 ML
The VT 00012 ML bridge in Washington, Vermont carries VT 00012 ML over DOG RIVER. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1964, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 44.2 meters (145 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Vermont bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VT 00012 ML 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
- 1934
- Last Reconstructed
- 1964
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 44.2 m (145 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200241006712032
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VT 00012 ML 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 00012 ML against other structures in Washington and across Vermont. Vermont bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for VT 00012 ML?
VT 00012 ML in Washington, Vermont has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VT 00012 ML inspected?
VT 00012 ML'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 3,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VT 00012 ML is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for VT 00012 ML?
VT 00012 ML has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining VT 00012 ML?
VT 00012 ML is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is VT 00012 ML and does age affect safety?
VT 00012 ML was built in 1934, making it 92 years old and last reconstructed in 1964.
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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