US Bridges

C3023 over Batten Kill River

FairPosted for load

Bennington County, Vermont · At Inter. TH 23 & Vt 313 · Structure no. 100201002402011

Built
1852
173 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3023 over Batten Kill River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3023 over Batten Kill River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1852 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 173 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2029. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC3023
CrossesBatten Kill River
LocationAt Inter. TH 23 & Vt 313
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.10435, -73.22033
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic263 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$649,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3023 over Batten Kill River built?

It was built in 1852, making it 173 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is C3023 over Batten Kill River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C3023 over Batten Kill River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3023 over Batten Kill River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C3023 over Batten Kill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.