US Bridges

US 00302 Ml over Wells River

Good

Caledonia County, Vermont · 9.0 MI E Jct. VT.25 · Structure no. 200026003503042

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00302 Ml over Wells River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00302 Ml over 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS 00302 Ml
CrossesWells River
Location9.0 MI E Jct. VT.25
RouteU.S. Route 302
StateVermont
Coordinates44.21874, -72.21452
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,520 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 Wells River built?

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

What condition is US 00302 Ml over 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 Wells River carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 00302 Ml over Wells River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 00302 Ml over Wells River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.