US Bridges

C3004 over Shepard Brook

Good

Washington County, Vermont · 0.25 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1 · Structure no. 101208001812081

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3004 over Shepard Brook is a concrete slab carrying C3004 over Shepard Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesC3004
CrossesShepard Brook
Location0.25 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.23788, -72.86037
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 C3004 over Shepard Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3004 over Shepard Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C3004 over Shepard Brook carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3004 over Shepard Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C3004 over Shepard Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.