US Bridges

Vt 00030 Ml over Winhall River

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 1.7 MI N Jct. VT.100 N · Structure no. 200015004302162

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00030 Ml over Winhall River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00030 Ml over Winhall River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 87 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,515 by 2028. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVt 00030 Ml
CrossesWinhall River
Location1.7 MI N Jct. VT.100 N
RouteState Highway 30
StateVermont
Coordinates43.14437, -72.87617
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,515 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 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 00030 Ml over Winhall River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Vt 00030 Ml over Winhall River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00030 Ml over Winhall River carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00030 Ml over Winhall River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00030 Ml over Winhall River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.