US 00302 Ml over North Branch Wells River
FairCaledonia County, Vermont · 9.1 MI E Jct. VT.25 · Structure no. 200026003603042
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 00302 Ml over North Branch Wells River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 00302 Ml over North Branch Wells River in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 00302 Ml over North Branch Wells River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is US 00302 Ml over North Branch Wells 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 00302 Ml over North Branch Wells River carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 00302 Ml over North Branch Wells River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US 00302 Ml over North Branch Wells River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.