US Bridges

C3060 over Otter Creek

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT Elm ST · Structure no. 101125005011251

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3060 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C3060 over Otter Creek in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 97 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2029. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3060
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.1 MI to JCT Elm ST
StateVermont
Coordinates43.47428, -72.98139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2019)
Projected traffic58 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$469,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3060 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is C3060 over Otter Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does C3060 over Otter Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3060 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3060 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.