US Bridges

C3004 over E. Br. Passumpsic River

PoorPosted for load

Essex County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 4 + Vt 114 · Structure no. 100508001005081

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3004 over E. Br. Passumpsic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3004 over E. Br. Passumpsic River in Essex County, Vermont. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3004
CrossesE. Br. Passumpsic River
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 4 + Vt 114
StateVermont
Coordinates44.65785, -71.89048
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$502,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3004 over E. Br. Passumpsic River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is C3004 over E. Br. Passumpsic River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does C3004 over E. Br. Passumpsic River carry?

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

How long is C3004 over E. Br. Passumpsic River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3004 over E. Br. Passumpsic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.