US Bridges

C3079 over Bromley Brook

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.15 MI to JCT W C3 TH27 · Structure no. 100206003202061

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3079 over Bromley Brook is a concrete slab carrying C3079 over Bromley Brook in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3079
CrossesBromley Brook
Location0.15 MI to JCT W C3 TH27
StateVermont
Coordinates43.17003, -73.02183
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$304,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3079 over Bromley Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3079 over Bromley Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does C3079 over Bromley Brook carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3079 over Bromley Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C3079 over Bromley Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.