US Bridges

C3001 over Roaring Branch

FairPosted for load

Bennington County, Vermont · 1.3 MI N JCT RT9 & TH1 · Structure no. 100217000302171

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3001 over Roaring Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3001 over Roaring Branch in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2029. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3001
CrossesRoaring Branch
Location1.3 MI N JCT RT9 & TH1
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.90881, -73.11909
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2019)
Projected traffic147 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$625,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3001 over Roaring Branch built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is C3001 over Roaring Branch 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 C3001 over Roaring Branch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3001 over Roaring Branch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C3001 over Roaring Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.