US Bridges

C3005 over Houghtons Brook

Good

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH24 · Structure no. 100311002403111

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3005 over Houghtons Brook is a concrete slab carrying C3005 over Houghtons Brook in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesC3005
CrossesHoughtons Brook
Location0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH24
StateVermont
Coordinates44.46619, -72.06211
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic263 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 C3005 over Houghtons Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3005 over Houghtons Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does C3005 over Houghtons Brook carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3005 over Houghtons Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C3005 over Houghtons Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.