US Bridges

C3006 over Cold River

FairPosted for load

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT C2 TH 1 · Structure no. 101122003411221

Built
1880
145 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3006 over Cold River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3006 over Cold River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 145 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2029. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesC3006
CrossesCold River
Location0.1 MI to JCT C2 TH 1
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.56625, -72.91887
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic210 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$567,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3006 over Cold River built?

It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is C3006 over Cold River 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 Cold River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3006 over Cold River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns C3006 over Cold River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.