US Bridges

Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 1.5 MI S Jct. VT.133 · Structure no. 200015007011142

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 91 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2028. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesVt 00030 Ml
CrossesMettawee River
Location1.5 MI S Jct. VT.133
RouteState Highway 30
StateVermont
Coordinates43.32555, -73.17142
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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 closed39.1 mi (63 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 Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River carry?

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

How long is Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00030 Ml over Mettawee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.