US Bridges

C3005 over Castleton River

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.15 MI to JCT W CL1 TH1 · Structure no. 101103003311031

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3005 over Castleton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3005 over Castleton River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 117 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2029. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3005
CrossesCastleton River
Location0.15 MI to JCT W CL1 TH1
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.61148, -73.18595
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic42 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$256,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3005 over Castleton River built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is C3005 over Castleton 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 C3005 over Castleton River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C3005 over Castleton River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C3005 over Castleton River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.