US Bridges

C3015 over Passumpsic River

Good

Caledonia County, Vermont · @ JCT W US5 · Structure no. 100311003003111

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3015 over Passumpsic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3015 over Passumpsic River in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2029. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC3015
CrossesPassumpsic River
Location@ JCT W US5
StateVermont
Coordinates44.47999, -72.0153
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic315 by 2029
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 C3015 over Passumpsic River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3015 over Passumpsic River 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 C3015 over Passumpsic River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is C3015 over Passumpsic River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns C3015 over Passumpsic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.