US Bridges

C30PR over Paran River

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.06 MI to JCT W CL1 TH2 · Structure no. 100202007102021

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C30PR over Paran River is a concrete culvert carrying C30PR over Paran River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesC30PR
CrossesParan River
Location0.06 MI to JCT W CL1 TH2
StateVermont
Coordinates42.92851, -73.24148
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic788 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$365,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C30PR over Paran River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is C30PR over Paran 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 C30PR over Paran River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C30PR over Paran River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns C30PR over Paran River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.