US Bridges

US 00302 Ml over South Branch Wells River

Good

Caledonia County, Vermont · 7.1 MI E Jct. 25 · Structure no. 200026003103042

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00302 Ml over South Branch Wells River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00302 Ml over South Branch Wells River in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS 00302 Ml
CrossesSouth Branch Wells River
Location7.1 MI E Jct. 25
RouteU.S. Route 302
StateVermont
Coordinates44.21678, -72.24757
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 US 00302 Ml over South Branch Wells River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00302 Ml over South Branch Wells River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 00302 Ml over South Branch Wells River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 00302 Ml over South Branch Wells River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 00302 Ml over South Branch Wells River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.