US Bridges

C3024 over Hoosic River

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.2 MI JCT TH24 & VT346 · Structure no. 100208004102081

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3024 over Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3024 over Hoosic River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2029. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3024
CrossesHoosic River
Location0.2 MI JCT TH24 & VT346
StateVermont
Coordinates42.79674, -73.26582
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2019)
Projected traffic725 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3024 over Hoosic River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3024 over Hoosic River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C3024 over Hoosic River carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C3024 over Hoosic River?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C3024 over Hoosic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.