US Bridges

US 00302 Ml over Waits River

Fair

Orange County, Vermont · 0.4 MI E Jct. VT.25 · Structure no. 200026002309122

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00302 Ml over Waits River is a concrete culvert carrying US 00302 Ml over Waits River in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 6 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesUS 00302 Ml
CrossesWaits River
Location0.4 MI E Jct. VT.25
RouteU.S. Route 302
StateVermont
Coordinates44.14193, -72.31251
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$235,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00302 Ml over Waits River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00302 Ml over Waits 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 Waits River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 00302 Ml over Waits River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 00302 Ml over Waits River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.