US Bridges

C3033 over Middlebury River

Good

Addison County, Vermont · 0.05 MI to JCT Rt 125 · Structure no. 100111002001111

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3033 over Middlebury River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3033 over Middlebury River in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2029. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3033
CrossesMiddlebury River
Location0.05 MI to JCT Rt 125
StateVermont
Coordinates43.97159, -73.09641
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic84 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 C3033 over Middlebury River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3033 over Middlebury 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C3033 over Middlebury River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C3033 over Middlebury River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns C3033 over Middlebury River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.