US Bridges

C3016 over Mettawee River

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.01 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1 · Structure no. 101114002411141

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3016 over Mettawee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3016 over Mettawee River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 75 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2029. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC3016
CrossesMettawee River
Location0.01 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.37075, -73.21619
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic53 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$418,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3016 over Mettawee River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is C3016 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 C3016 over Mettawee River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3016 over Mettawee River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C3016 over Mettawee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.