US Bridges

C3014 over Dog River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Vermont · 0.07 MI to JCT W VT12 · Structure no. 101213006412131

Built
1872
153 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3014 over Dog River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3014 over Dog River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1872, so it is 153 years old, older 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 6 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2029. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3014
CrossesDog River
Location0.07 MI to JCT W VT12
StateVermont
Coordinates44.16852, -72.65463
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic37 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3014 over Dog River built?

It was built in 1872, making it 153 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3014 over Dog 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C3014 over Dog River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3014 over Dog River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns C3014 over Dog River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.