US Bridges

Vt 00030 Ml over Winhall River

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 0.4 MI N Jct. VT.100 N · Structure no. 200015004013092

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00030 Ml over Winhall River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00030 Ml over Winhall River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,675 by 2028. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVt 00030 Ml
CrossesWinhall River
Location0.4 MI N Jct. VT.100 N
RouteState Highway 30
StateVermont
Coordinates43.14552, -72.84886
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,675 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 00030 Ml over Winhall River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00030 Ml over Winhall River 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 Winhall River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00030 Ml over Winhall River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00030 Ml over Winhall River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.