US Bridges

C3013 over Browns River

Good

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.5 MI to JCT W VT15 · Structure no. 100409003904091

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
740
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3013 over Browns River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3013 over Browns River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2029. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC3013
CrossesBrowns River
Location0.5 MI to JCT W VT15
StateVermont
Coordinates44.51458, -72.96533
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2019)
Projected traffic777 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 C3013 over Browns River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3013 over Browns 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 C3013 over Browns River carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3013 over Browns River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C3013 over Browns River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.