US Bridges

C3013 over Furnace Brook

FairPosted for load

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.75 MI to JCT W C3 TH14 · Structure no. 101116003111161

Built
1849
176 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3013 over Furnace Brook is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3013 over Furnace Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1849 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 176 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2029. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC3013
CrossesFurnace Brook
Location0.75 MI to JCT W C3 TH14
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.69036, -73.02859
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic473 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$618,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3013 over Furnace Brook built?

It was built in 1849, making it 176 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is C3013 over Furnace Brook 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 C3013 over Furnace Brook carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3013 over Furnace Brook?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C3013 over Furnace Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.