US Bridges

C3008 over Willoughby River

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.01 MI JCT TH 8 + Vt 58 · Structure no. 101002003710021

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3008 over Willoughby River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3008 over Willoughby River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2029. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC3008
CrossesWilloughby River
Location0.01 MI JCT TH 8 + Vt 58
StateVermont
Coordinates44.8026, -72.17966
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2019)
Projected traffic189 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3008 over Willoughby River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3008 over Willoughby River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C3008 over Willoughby River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3008 over Willoughby River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C3008 over Willoughby River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.