US Bridges

Vt 00313 Ml over Green River

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 3.7 MI W JCT Vt 7A · Structure no. 200108000402012

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00313 Ml over Green River is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00313 Ml over Green River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 100 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesVt 00313 Ml
CrossesGreen River
Location3.7 MI W JCT Vt 7A
RouteState Highway 313
StateVermont
Coordinates43.10324, -73.21088
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 00313 Ml over Green River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is Vt 00313 Ml over Green 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 00313 Ml over Green River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00313 Ml over Green River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00313 Ml over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.