US Bridges

Vt 00030 Ml over Winhall River

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 0.9 MI N Jct. VT.100 N · Structure no. 200015004213092

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00030 Ml over Winhall River is a steel truss - thru carrying Vt 00030 Ml over Winhall River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,675 by 2028. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVt 00030 Ml
CrossesWinhall River
Location0.9 MI N Jct. VT.100 N
RouteState Highway 30
StateVermont
Coordinates43.14555, -72.85918
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

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 August 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 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00030 Ml over Winhall River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.