US Bridges

US 00302 Ml over South Branch Wells River

Good

Caledonia County, Vermont · 8.7 MI E Jct. VT.25 · Structure no. 200026003203042

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
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 1990, so it is 35 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2028. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS 00302 Ml
CrossesSouth Branch Wells River
Location8.7 MI E Jct. VT.25
RouteU.S. Route 302
StateVermont
Coordinates44.21953, -72.22094
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2028
Trucks5%
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 1990, making it 35 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 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 00302 Ml over South Branch Wells River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.