US Bridges

C3111 over Falls Brook

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.2 MI to JCT W US4 · Structure no. 101121002611211

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3111 over Falls Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3111 over Falls Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3111
CrossesFalls Brook
Location0.2 MI to JCT W US4
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.60476, -72.75276
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic11 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$272,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3111 over Falls Brook built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3111 over Falls 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 2023.

How much traffic does C3111 over Falls Brook carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3111 over Falls Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C3111 over Falls Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.