US Bridges

C3008 over Walloomsac River

FairPosted for load

Bennington County, Vermont · @ JCT of TH8 & TH19 · Structure no. 100202003202021

Built
1840
185 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3008 over Walloomsac River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3008 over Walloomsac River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1840 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 185 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2029. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC3008
CrossesWalloomsac River
Location@ JCT of TH8 & TH19
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.91248, -73.25462
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,050 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$884,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3008 over Walloomsac River built?

It was built in 1840, making it 185 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is C3008 over Walloomsac 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C3008 over Walloomsac River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3008 over Walloomsac River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C3008 over Walloomsac River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.