US Bridges

C3042 over Trout River

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.2 MI W. of JCT Vt 118 · Structure no. 100610004106101

Built
1883
142 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3042 over Trout River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3042 over Trout River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1883 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 142 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2029. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesC3042
CrossesTrout River
Location0.2 MI W. of JCT Vt 118
StateVermont
Coordinates44.89966, -72.64463
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic53 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$668,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3042 over Trout River built?

It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is C3042 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C3042 over Trout River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3042 over Trout River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3042 over Trout River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.