US Bridges

C3014 over Laplatte River

GoodPosted for load

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.52 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1 · Structure no. 100404003004041

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3014 over Laplatte River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3014 over Laplatte River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 69 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2025. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC3014
CrossesLaplatte River
Location0.52 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1
CountyChittenden County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.34175, -73.18372
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic263 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$630,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3014 over Laplatte River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is C3014 over Laplatte 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 2023.

How much traffic does C3014 over Laplatte River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3014 over Laplatte River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C3014 over Laplatte River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.