US Bridges

Vt 00030 Ml over Sucker Brook

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 3.2 MI N JCT US 4 · Structure no. 200161009511032

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00030 Ml over Sucker Brook is a steel culvert carrying Vt 00030 Ml over Sucker Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 66 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesVt 00030 Ml
CrossesSucker Brook
Location3.2 MI N JCT US 4
RouteState Highway 30
StateVermont
Coordinates43.66137, -73.19009
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sucker Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

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

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00030 Ml over Sucker Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Vt 00030 Ml over Sucker Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.