US Bridges

Vt 00030 Ml over West River

Good

Windham County, Vermont · 1.8 MI S Jct. VT.35 · Structure no. 200015001513172

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
446 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00030 Ml over West River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00030 Ml over West River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 73 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,725 by 2028. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesVt 00030 Ml
CrossesWest River
Location1.8 MI S Jct. VT.35
RouteState Highway 30
StateVermont
Coordinates43.02222, -72.65714
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length446 ft (135.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2018)
Projected traffic4,725 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$5.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00030 Ml over West River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Vt 00030 Ml over West River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00030 Ml over West River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00030 Ml over West River?

The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00030 Ml over West River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.