US Bridges

US302 over Connecticut River

Fair

Orange County, Vermont · Vermont State Line · Structure no. 200026B04809072

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
270 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,745
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US302 over Connecticut River is a steel arch - thru carrying US302 over Connecticut River in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 97 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 6,745 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,982 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS302
CrossesConnecticut River
LocationVermont State Line
RouteU.S. Route 302
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.15396, -72.04087
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span248 ft (75.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,745 (2020)
Projected traffic9,982 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US302 over Connecticut River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US302 over Connecticut 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 US302 over Connecticut River carry?

About 6,745 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US302 over Connecticut River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 248 ft (75.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US302 over Connecticut River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.