US Bridges

C3006 over Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Rutland County, Vermont · @ T/L W Pittsford · Structure no. 101118000411181

Built
1841
184 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3006 over Otter Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3006 over Otter Creek in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1841 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 184 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2029. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesC3006
CrossesOtter Creek
Location@ T/L W Pittsford
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.68003, -73.03754
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (2.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic578 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$997,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3006 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1841, making it 184 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is C3006 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 C3006 over Otter Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3006 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns C3006 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.