US Bridges

C3030 over Winooski River

Good

Washington County, Vermont · 0.6 MI to JCT W US2 · Structure no. 101207002212071

Built
1851
174 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3030 over Winooski River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3030 over Winooski River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1851 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 174 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2029. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesC3030
CrossesWinooski River
Location0.6 MI to JCT W US2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.28083, -72.45425
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$385,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3030 over Winooski River built?

It was built in 1851, making it 174 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is C3030 over Winooski 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C3030 over Winooski River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3030 over Winooski River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns C3030 over Winooski River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.