US Bridges

Vt 00149 Ml over Wells Brook

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.6 MI W Jct. VT.30 · Structure no. 200154000211142

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00149 Ml over Wells Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00149 Ml over Wells Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesVt 00149 Ml
CrossesWells Brook
Location0.6 MI W Jct. VT.30
RouteState Highway 149
StateVermont
Coordinates43.40301, -73.23724
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00149 Ml over Wells Brook built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00149 Ml over Wells Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00149 Ml over Wells Brook carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00149 Ml over Wells Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00149 Ml over Wells Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.