US Bridges

C3003 over Winhall River

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.05 MI to JCT W VT30 · Structure no. 100216001702161

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3003 over Winhall River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3003 over Winhall River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 106 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2029. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC3003
CrossesWinhall River
Location0.05 MI to JCT W VT30
StateVermont
Coordinates43.14527, -72.8965
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 C3003 over Winhall River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is C3003 over Winhall 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C3003 over Winhall River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3003 over Winhall River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C3003 over Winhall River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.