US Bridges

C3001 over City Stream

FairPosted for load

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT W VT9 · Structure no. 100217000502171

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3001 over City Stream is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C3001 over City Stream in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 102 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2029. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3001
CrossesCity Stream
Location0.1 MI to JCT W VT9
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.89727, -73.12781
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2019)
Projected traffic179 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$682,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3001 over City Stream built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is C3001 over City Stream 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 City Stream carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3001 over City Stream?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns C3001 over City Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.