US Bridges

US 00302 Ml over Jail Branch Brook

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 1.5 MI W Jct. 110 · Structure no. 200026000912022

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00302 Ml over Jail Branch Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00302 Ml over Jail Branch Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 97 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,510 by 2028. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 00302 Ml
CrossesJail Branch Brook
Location1.5 MI W Jct. 110
RouteU.S. Route 302
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.17614, -72.46865
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2018)
Projected traffic6,510 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 US 00302 Ml over Jail Branch Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 00302 Ml over Jail Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 00302 Ml over Jail Branch Brook carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 00302 Ml over Jail Branch Brook?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 00302 Ml over Jail Branch Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.