US Bridges

C30WE over New England Central RR

FairPosted for load

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.05 MI to JCT W Allen ST · Structure no. 100418000104181

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C30WE over New England Central RR is a concrete arch - deck carrying C30WE over New England Central RR in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2029. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC30WE
CrossesNew England Central RR
Location0.05 MI to JCT W Allen ST
CountyChittenden County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.49205, -73.18802
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic788 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C30WE over New England Central RR built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is C30WE over New England Central RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C30WE over New England Central RR carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C30WE over New England Central RR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns C30WE over New England Central RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.