US Bridges

C3039 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R.

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Vermont · 0.02 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1 · Structure no. 100910006109101

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3039 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3039 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R. in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 6 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2029. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC3039
CrossesW. Br. Ompompanoosuc R.
Location0.02 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.83768, -72.34729
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic132 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$408,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3039 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R. built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is C3039 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does C3039 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R. carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3039 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R.?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3039 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.