US Bridges

C3025 over S. Br. Middlebury Riv.

FairPosted for load

Addison County, Vermont · 0.01 MI to JCT VT125 · Structure no. 100116000601161

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3025 over S. Br. Middlebury Riv. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3025 over S. Br. Middlebury Riv. in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 55 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2027. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3025
CrossesS. Br. Middlebury Riv.
Location0.01 MI to JCT VT125
CountyAddison County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.96744, -73.03063
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2017)
Projected traffic21 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$235,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3025 over S. Br. Middlebury Riv. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is C3025 over S. Br. Middlebury Riv. 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 C3025 over S. Br. Middlebury Riv. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C3025 over S. Br. Middlebury Riv.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3025 over S. Br. Middlebury Riv.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.