US Bridges

C3004 over Poultney River

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.05 MI to JCT Vt 140 · Structure no. 101111002211111

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3004 over Poultney River is a concrete slab carrying C3004 over Poultney River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC3004
CrossesPoultney River
Location0.05 MI to JCT Vt 140
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.48389, -73.13828
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2019)
Projected traffic160 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3004 over Poultney River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3004 over Poultney 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 C3004 over Poultney River carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3004 over Poultney River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C3004 over Poultney River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.