US Bridges

C3003 over Clyde River

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.02 MI to JCT W VT105 · Structure no. 101004002410041

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3003 over Clyde River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3003 over Clyde River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1991, 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 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2029. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC3003
CrossesClyde River
Location0.02 MI to JCT W VT105
StateVermont
Coordinates44.8372, -71.99079
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2019)
Projected traffic229 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 C3003 over Clyde River built?

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

What condition is C3003 over Clyde 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 C3003 over Clyde River carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is C3003 over Clyde River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C3003 over Clyde River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.