US Bridges

C4003 over Wild Branch

Good

Lamoille County, Vermont · 2.3 MI to JCT W VT100 · Structure no. 100803001408031

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C4003 over Wild Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C4003 over Wild Branch in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2026. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesC4003
CrossesWild Branch
Location2.3 MI to JCT W VT100
StateVermont
Coordinates44.69009, -72.61317
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic11 by 2026
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C4003 over Wild Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is C4003 over Wild Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does C4003 over Wild Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C4003 over Wild Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C4003 over Wild Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.