US Bridges

C3012 over Freeman Brook

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.5 MI to JCT W VT103 · Structure no. 101112006711121

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3012 over Freeman Brook is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3012 over Freeman Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesC3012
CrossesFreeman Brook
Location0.5 MI to JCT W VT103
StateVermont
Coordinates43.47617, -72.86576
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 C3012 over Freeman Brook built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3012 over Freeman Brook 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 C3012 over Freeman Brook carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3012 over Freeman Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C3012 over Freeman Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.