US Bridges

C3018 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R.

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Vermont · @ JCT W CL3 TH7 · Structure no. 100910001609101

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3018 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3018 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R. in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 34 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 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3018
CrossesW. Br. Ompompanoosuc R.
Location@ JCT W CL3 TH7
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.9003, -72.39044
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$248,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3018 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is C3018 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C3018 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R. carry?

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

How long is C3018 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3018 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.