US Bridges

Vt 30 & City Merrw over VT30 & Merrw over Vt RR

Good

Addison County, Vermont · 0.1 MI S JCT US 7 · Structure no. 205900010201112

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 30 & City Merrw over VT30 & Merrw over Vt RR is a concrete frame carrying Vt 30 & City Merrw over VT30 & Merrw over Vt RR in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesVt 30 & City Merrw
CrossesVT30 & Merrw over Vt RR
Location0.1 MI S JCT US 7
RouteState Highway 30
StateVermont
Coordinates44.0143, -73.16797
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2018)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 30 & City Merrw over VT30 & Merrw over Vt RR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 30 & City Merrw over VT30 & Merrw over Vt RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Vt 30 & City Merrw over VT30 & Merrw over Vt RR carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vt 30 & City Merrw over VT30 & Merrw over Vt RR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 30 & City Merrw over VT30 & Merrw over Vt RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.