US Bridges

Vt 00030 Ml over Poultney River

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.4 MI S Jct. VT.140 · Structure no. 200015008711172

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00030 Ml over Poultney River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00030 Ml over Poultney River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 86 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 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesVt 00030 Ml
CrossesPoultney River
Location0.4 MI S Jct. VT.140
RouteState Highway 30
StateVermont
Coordinates43.51514, -73.22746
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00030 Ml over Poultney River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Vt 00030 Ml over Poultney 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 May 2023.

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

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

How long is Vt 00030 Ml over Poultney River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00030 Ml over Poultney River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.