US Bridges

C3074 over Conn. River Line R.R.

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 74 + TH 83 · Structure no. 100907002409071

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3074 over Conn. River Line R.R. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3074 over Conn. River Line R.R. in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 106 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2029. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3074
CrossesConn. River Line R.R.
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 74 + TH 83
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.04626, -72.07566
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic21 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$732,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C3074 over Conn. River Line R.R. built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is C3074 over Conn. River Line R.R. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C3074 over Conn. River Line R.R. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3074 over Conn. River Line R.R.?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3074 over Conn. River Line R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.