Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River
FairBennington County, Vermont · 1.2 MI S Jct. VT.315 · Structure no. 200015005802032
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,885 by 2028. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.