US Bridges

C3003 over Huntington River

Good

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.1 MI E to JCT TH1 · Structure no. 100408001104081

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3003 over Huntington River is a steel truss - thru carrying C3003 over Huntington River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2029. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC3003
CrossesHuntington River
Location0.1 MI E to JCT TH1
CountyChittenden County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.32595, -72.98507
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2019)
Projected traffic546 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$869,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3003 over Huntington River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3003 over Huntington 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 C3003 over Huntington River carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3003 over Huntington River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns C3003 over Huntington River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.