US Bridges

C3061 over Dog River

FairClosed to traffic

Washington County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT W VT12 · Structure no. 101203002712031

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2018
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3061 over Dog River is a steel truss - thru carrying C3061 over Dog River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 277 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2029. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC3061
CrossesDog River
Location0.1 MI to JCT W VT12
StateVermont
Coordinates44.18764, -72.64079
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2018
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2019)
Projected traffic291 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$778,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3061 over Dog River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is C3061 over Dog 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 July 2018.

How much traffic does C3061 over Dog River carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3061 over Dog River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3061 over Dog River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.