US Bridges

C3010 over Mettawee River

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 1.3 MI to JCT W CL3 TH7 · Structure no. 100203003002031

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3010 over Mettawee River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C3010 over Mettawee River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 106 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesC3010
CrossesMettawee River
Location1.3 MI to JCT W CL3 TH7
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.26157, -73.05804
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2016)
Projected traffic158 by 2026
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$218,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3010 over Mettawee River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is C3010 over Mettawee 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 C3010 over Mettawee River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3010 over Mettawee River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C3010 over Mettawee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.