US Bridges

C3038 over Winooski River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Vermont · 0.08 MI to JCT W US2 · Structure no. 101209001812091

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3038 over Winooski River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C3038 over Winooski River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, younger 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2029. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3038
CrossesWinooski River
Location0.08 MI to JCT W US2
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.32241, -72.37968
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic53 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$341,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3038 over Winooski River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3038 over Winooski 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C3038 over Winooski River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3038 over Winooski River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns C3038 over Winooski River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.