US Bridges

Vt 00030 Ml over Wells Brook

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.7 MI N Jct. VT.149 · Structure no. 200015008211262

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00030 Ml over Wells Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00030 Ml over Wells Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 93 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesVt 00030 Ml
CrossesWells Brook
Location0.7 MI N Jct. VT.149
RouteState Highway 30
StateVermont
Coordinates43.41093, -73.22563
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wells Brook built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Vt 00030 Ml over Wells 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00030 Ml over Wells Brook carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00030 Ml over Wells Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00030 Ml over Wells Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.