US Bridges

Vt 00030 Ml over W. Br. Batten Kill R.

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.3 MI N Jct. Vt 7A · Structure no. 200015005302062

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00030 Ml over W. Br. Batten Kill R. is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00030 Ml over W. Br. Batten Kill R. in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,985 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesVt 00030 Ml
CrossesW. Br. Batten Kill R.
Location0.3 MI N Jct. Vt 7A
RouteState Highway 30
StateVermont
Coordinates43.18111, -73.05783
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2018)
Projected traffic5,985 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$418,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00030 Ml over W. Br. Batten Kill R. built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00030 Ml over W. Br. Batten Kill R. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00030 Ml over W. Br. Batten Kill R. carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00030 Ml over W. Br. Batten Kill R.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00030 Ml over W. Br. Batten Kill R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.