US Bridges

C3005 over Stlawrence Atlantic RR

FairPosted for load

Essex County, Vermont · 0.07 MI to JCT W VT105 · Structure no. 100504000305041

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3005 over Stlawrence Atlantic RR is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3005 over Stlawrence Atlantic RR in Essex County, Vermont. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 111 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesC3005
CrossesStlawrence Atlantic RR
Location0.07 MI to JCT W VT105
StateVermont
Coordinates44.78562, -71.81422
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic32 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$376,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C3005 over Stlawrence Atlantic RR built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is C3005 over Stlawrence Atlantic 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does C3005 over Stlawrence Atlantic RR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3005 over Stlawrence Atlantic RR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C3005 over Stlawrence Atlantic RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.