US Bridges

Vt 00030 Ml over Flower Brook

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.01 MI N Jct. VT.133 · Structure no. 200015007311142

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1942
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00030 Ml over Flower Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Vt 00030 Ml over Flower Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 109 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 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00030 Ml
CrossesFlower Brook
Location0.01 MI N Jct. VT.133
RouteState Highway 30
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.34664, -73.17741
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$957,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00030 Ml over Flower Brook built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.

What condition is Vt 00030 Ml over Flower Brook 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 Flower Brook carry?

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

How long is Vt 00030 Ml over Flower Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00030 Ml over Flower Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.