US Bridges

C3039 over Mill River

GoodPosted for load

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.05 MI to JCT W C3 TH25 · Structure no. 101105002811051

Built
1836
189 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3039 over Mill River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3039 over Mill River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1836 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 189 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2029. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC3039
CrossesMill River
Location0.05 MI to JCT W C3 TH25
StateVermont
Coordinates43.52379, -72.94106
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic525 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$810,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3039 over Mill River built?

It was built in 1836, making it 189 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is C3039 over Mill 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 C3039 over Mill River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3039 over Mill River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C3039 over Mill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.