US Bridges

C3009 over So. Br. Deerfield R.

GoodPosted for load

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.01 MI to JCT W C3 TH14 · Structure no. 100209000502091

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3009 over So. Br. Deerfield R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3009 over So. Br. Deerfield R. in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 86 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2029. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC3009
CrossesSo. Br. Deerfield R.
Location0.01 MI to JCT W C3 TH14
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.75097, -72.95074
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic53 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3009 over So. Br. Deerfield R. built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is C3009 over So. Br. Deerfield R. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C3009 over So. Br. Deerfield R. carry?

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

How long is C3009 over So. Br. Deerfield R.?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3009 over So. Br. Deerfield R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.