Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River
FairBennington County, Vermont · 0.1 MI N Jct. VT.315 · Structure no. 200015006202102
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 96 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 5 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
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 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.