US Bridges

C3009 over Br Little Otter Crk

FairPosted for load

Addison County, Vermont · 0.2 MI to JCT C3 TH 8 · Structure no. 100113001901131

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3009 over Br Little Otter Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3009 over Br Little Otter Crk in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 5 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesC3009
CrossesBr Little Otter Crk
Location0.2 MI to JCT C3 TH 8
CountyAddison County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.15756, -73.16781
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic210 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$529,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3009 over Br Little Otter Crk built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3009 over Br Little Otter Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does C3009 over Br Little Otter Crk carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3009 over Br Little Otter Crk?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C3009 over Br Little Otter Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.