US Bridges

C3057 over Winooski River

Good

Washington County, Vermont · 0.03 MI to JCT W US2 · Structure no. 101209002712091

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3057 over Winooski River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3057 over Winooski River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3057
CrossesWinooski River
Location0.03 MI to JCT W US2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.2939, -72.39786
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic105 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$360,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3057 over Winooski River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3057 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 C3057 over Winooski River carry?

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

How long is C3057 over Winooski River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C3057 over Winooski River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.