US Bridges

C3015 over Colchester Pond Brk.

FairPosted for load

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.16 MI to JCT W C3 TH17 · Structure no. 100405001404051

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3015 over Colchester Pond Brk. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3015 over Colchester Pond Brk. in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 65 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 6 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2029. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3015
CrossesColchester Pond Brk.
Location0.16 MI to JCT W C3 TH17
CountyChittenden County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.54888, -73.12476
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic79 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$236,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3015 over Colchester Pond Brk. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is C3015 over Colchester Pond Brk. 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 2023.

How much traffic does C3015 over Colchester Pond Brk. carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3015 over Colchester Pond Brk.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C3015 over Colchester Pond Brk.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.