US Bridges

C3038 over Ottauquechee River

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.07 MI to JCT W US4 · Structure no. 101121002811211

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3038 over Ottauquechee River is a concrete slab carrying C3038 over Ottauquechee River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2029. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC3038
CrossesOttauquechee River
Location0.07 MI to JCT W US4
StateVermont
Coordinates43.62194, -72.75866
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic21 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3038 over Ottauquechee River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3038 over Ottauquechee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does C3038 over Ottauquechee River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3038 over Ottauquechee River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C3038 over Ottauquechee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.