Vt 00031 Ml over Poultney River
PoorRutland County, Vermont · 0.2 MI S Jct. VT.30 · Structure no. 200145000411172
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vt 00031 Ml over Poultney River is a steel truss - thru carrying Vt 00031 Ml over Poultney River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 102 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2028. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vt 00031 Ml over Poultney River built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Vt 00031 Ml over Poultney River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Vt 00031 Ml over Poultney River carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Vt 00031 Ml over Poultney River?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Vt 00031 Ml over Poultney River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.