US 00302 Ml over Wells River
FairOrange County, Vermont · 0.1 MI E Jct. U.S.5 S · Structure no. 200026004709072
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 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 Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,560 by 2028. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 00302 Ml over Wells River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is US 00302 Ml over 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 Wells River carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 00302 Ml over Wells River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns US 00302 Ml over Wells River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.