US Bridges

C3024 over Mettawee River

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.25 MI to JCT W VT30 · Structure no. 101114002311141

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3024 over Mettawee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3024 over Mettawee River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2029. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesC3024
CrossesMettawee River
Location0.25 MI to JCT W VT30
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.34533, -73.18157
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$503,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3024 over Mettawee River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3024 over Mettawee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C3024 over Mettawee River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C3024 over Mettawee River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns C3024 over Mettawee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.