US Bridges

C3008 over Hoosic River

FairPosted for load

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH8 & TH9 · Structure no. 100208004202081

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3008 over Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3008 over Hoosic River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2029. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesC3008
CrossesHoosic River
Location0.1 MI JCT TH8 & TH9
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.76752, -73.24327
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic420 by 2029
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3008 over Hoosic River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3008 over Hoosic 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 C3008 over Hoosic River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is C3008 over Hoosic River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns C3008 over Hoosic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.