US Bridges

C3008 over Castleton River

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · @ JCT W CL3 TH43 · Structure no. 101107000111071

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3008 over Castleton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3008 over Castleton River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC3008
CrossesCastleton River
Location@ JCT W CL3 TH43
StateVermont
Coordinates43.59162, -73.26163
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic840 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 C3008 over Castleton River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3008 over Castleton 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 Castleton River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3008 over Castleton River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns C3008 over Castleton River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.