US Bridges

C3004 over Trout River

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Vermont · @ JCT W VT118 · Structure no. 100610003306101

Built
1863
162 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3004 over Trout River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3004 over Trout River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1863 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 162 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2029. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesC3004
CrossesTrout River
Location@ JCT W VT118
StateVermont
Coordinates44.90724, -72.65562
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic473 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$511,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3004 over Trout River built?

It was built in 1863, making it 162 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is C3004 over Trout River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does C3004 over Trout River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3004 over Trout River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C3004 over Trout River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.