US Bridges

C3022 over Batten Kill River

PoorClosed to traffic

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.2 MI S JCT Vt 313 · Structure no. 100201001702011

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3022 over Batten Kill River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3022 over Batten Kill River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2029. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC3022
CrossesBatten Kill River
Location0.2 MI S JCT Vt 313
StateVermont
Coordinates43.08991, -73.19887
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2019)
Projected traffic242 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$540,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3022 over Batten Kill River built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3022 over Batten Kill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does C3022 over Batten Kill River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3022 over Batten Kill River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns C3022 over Batten Kill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.