US Bridges

C3023 over Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.4 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1 · Structure no. 101116003311161

Built
1840
185 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3023 over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3023 over Otter Creek in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1840 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 185 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 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2029. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC3023
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.4 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1
StateVermont
Coordinates43.70947, -73.04272
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic735 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$710,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3023 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1840, making it 185 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is C3023 over Otter Creek 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 C3023 over Otter Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3023 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C3023 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.