US Bridges

C3057 over N.E.C.R.R. & Dog River

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT W VT12A · Structure no. 101213006512131

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

C3057 over N.E.C.R.R. & Dog River is a steel truss - thru carrying C3057 over N.E.C.R.R. & Dog River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 117 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2029. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC3057
CrossesN.E.C.R.R. & Dog River
Location0.1 MI to JCT W VT12A
StateVermont
Coordinates44.11542, -72.72657
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$735,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C3057 over N.E.C.R.R. & Dog River built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is C3057 over N.E.C.R.R. & Dog River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does C3057 over N.E.C.R.R. & Dog River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3057 over N.E.C.R.R. & Dog River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3057 over N.E.C.R.R. & Dog River?

It is owned by the Railroad.