US Bridges

Vt 00313 Ml over Faysville Branch

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 1.9 MI E JCT Vt 7A · Structure no. 200319001102152

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00313 Ml over Faysville Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Vt 00313 Ml over Faysville Branch in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesVt 00313 Ml
CrossesFaysville Branch
Location1.9 MI E JCT Vt 7A
RouteState Highway 313
StateVermont
Coordinates43.05136, -73.13603
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Faysville Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00313 Ml over Faysville Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00313 Ml over Faysville Branch carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00313 Ml over Faysville Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Vt 00313 Ml over Faysville Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.