US Bridges

C3085 over Passumpsic River

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · @ JCT W US5 · Structure no. 100311002903111

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3085 over Passumpsic River is a steel truss - thru carrying C3085 over Passumpsic River in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 861 by 2029. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC3085
CrossesPassumpsic River
Location@ JCT W US5
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.45424, -72.01685
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2019)
Projected traffic861 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 C3085 over Passumpsic River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3085 over Passumpsic River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C3085 over Passumpsic River carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3085 over Passumpsic River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C3085 over Passumpsic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.