US Bridges

Vt 00030 Ml over Castleton River

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.4 MI S Jct. VT.4A · Structure no. 200015009211032

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00030 Ml over Castleton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00030 Ml over Castleton River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,245 by 2028. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00030 Ml
CrossesCastleton River
Location0.4 MI S Jct. VT.4A
RouteState Highway 30
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.60359, -73.2095
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2018)
Projected traffic7,245 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$788,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00030 Ml over Castleton River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00030 Ml over Castleton 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 Castleton River carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00030 Ml over Castleton River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00030 Ml over Castleton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.