US Bridges

C3033 over S. Branch Trout River

Fair

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT Vt 118 · Structure no. 100610003106101

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3033 over S. Branch Trout River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3033 over S. Branch Trout River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2029. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3033
CrossesS. Branch Trout River
Location0.1 MI to JCT Vt 118
CountyFranklin County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.85373, -72.61343
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2019)
Projected traffic252 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$838,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3033 over S. Branch Trout River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3033 over S. Branch 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 C3033 over S. Branch Trout River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3033 over S. Branch Trout River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C3033 over S. Branch Trout River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.