US Bridges

C3008 over Dog River

Good

Washington County, Vermont · @ JCT W VT12A · Structure no. 101213004712131

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3008 over Dog River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C3008 over Dog River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 92 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC3008
CrossesDog River
Location@ JCT W VT12A
StateVermont
Coordinates44.11707, -72.67525
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic420 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$418,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3008 over Dog River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is C3008 over Dog 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C3008 over Dog River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3008 over Dog River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C3008 over Dog River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.