US Bridges

C3005 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R.

Fair

Orange County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT W CL2 TH2 · Structure no. 100910003009101

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3005 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3005 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R. in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2029. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC3005
CrossesW. Br. Ompompanoosuc R.
Location0.1 MI to JCT W CL2 TH2
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.86664, -72.37852
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic420 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$648,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3005 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R. built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3005 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 C3005 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R. carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3005 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R.?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C3005 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.