US Bridges

C3050 over Castleton River

FairClosed to traffic

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.02 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1 · Structure no. 101107000411071

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
640
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3050 over Castleton River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C3050 over Castleton River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 106 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 13 ft wide.

CarriesC3050
CrossesCastleton River
Location0.02 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1
StateVermont
Coordinates43.58951, -73.26691
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2019)
Projected traffic672 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$473,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3050 over Castleton River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is C3050 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does C3050 over Castleton River carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3050 over Castleton River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns C3050 over Castleton River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.