US Bridges

C3017 over Trout River

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Vermont · @ JCT W VT118 · Structure no. 100603005206031

Built
1875
150 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3017 over Trout River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3017 over Trout River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1875 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 150 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2029. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3017
CrossesTrout River
Location@ JCT W VT118
CountyFranklin County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.9206, -72.67294
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic11 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$755,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3017 over Trout River built?

It was built in 1875, making it 150 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is C3017 over Trout River 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 2024.

How much traffic does C3017 over Trout River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3017 over Trout River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3017 over Trout River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.