US Bridges

C3001 over Roaring Branch

GoodPosted for load

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.4 MI N JCT RT9 & TH1 · Structure no. 100217000402171

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3001 over Roaring Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3001 over Roaring Branch in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2029. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3001
CrossesRoaring Branch
Location0.4 MI N JCT RT9 & TH1
StateVermont
Coordinates42.90197, -73.12416
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2019)
Projected traffic137 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3001 over Roaring Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

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

About 130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3001 over Roaring Branch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns C3001 over Roaring Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.