US Bridges

C3043 over S. Br. Saxtons River

FairPosted for load

Windham County, Vermont · 0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH47 · Structure no. 101306004113061

Built
1870
155 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3043 over S. Br. Saxtons River is a wood or timber girder and floorbeam system carrying C3043 over S. Br. Saxtons River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1870 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 155 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2029. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3043
CrossesS. Br. Saxtons River
Location0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH47
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.16914, -72.60542
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2019)
Projected traffic16 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$463,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3043 over S. Br. Saxtons River built?

It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is C3043 over S. Br. Saxtons 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C3043 over S. Br. Saxtons River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3043 over S. Br. Saxtons River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns C3043 over S. Br. Saxtons River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.