US Bridges

C3006 FH4 over Utley Brook

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.15 MI to JCT to TH10 · Structure no. 100207001102071

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3006 FH4 over Utley Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3006 FH4 over Utley Brook in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 87 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2029. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3006 FH4
CrossesUtley Brook
Location0.15 MI to JCT to TH10
StateVermont
Coordinates43.27648, -72.86438
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic53 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3006 FH4 over Utley Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is C3006 FH4 over Utley Brook 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 C3006 FH4 over Utley Brook carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3006 FH4 over Utley Brook?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C3006 FH4 over Utley Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.