US Bridges

C3CLY over Clyde River

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.35 MI to JCT W CL2 TH8 · Structure no. 101015000710151

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3CLY over Clyde River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3CLY over Clyde River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 69 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2029. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC3CLY
CrossesClyde River
Location0.35 MI to JCT W CL2 TH8
StateVermont
Coordinates44.93983, -72.19151
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2019)
Projected traffic630 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$581,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3CLY over Clyde River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is C3CLY over Clyde River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C3CLY over Clyde River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3CLY over Clyde River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C3CLY over Clyde River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.