US Bridges

Vt 00030 Ml over Endless Brook

FairPosted for load

Rutland County, Vermont · 3.6 MI S Jct. VT.140 · Structure no. 200015008411172

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00030 Ml over Endless Brook is a concrete slab carrying Vt 00030 Ml over Endless Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesVt 00030 Ml
CrossesEndless Brook
Location3.6 MI S Jct. VT.140
RouteState Highway 30
StateVermont
Coordinates43.47928, -73.20079
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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,680 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 Endless Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

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

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00030 Ml over Endless Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00030 Ml over Endless Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.