US Bridges

C3007 over Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Addison County, Vermont · 0.5 MI to JCT C3 TH 25 · Structure no. 100113002601131

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3007 over Otter Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying C3007 over Otter Creek in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 117 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2029. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC3007
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.5 MI to JCT C3 TH 25
CountyAddison County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.07114, -73.19421
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic683 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$901,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3007 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is C3007 over Otter Creek 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 C3007 over Otter Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3007 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3007 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.