US Bridges

C3027 over Broad Brook

FairPosted for load

Windham County, Vermont · 0.6 MI to JCT W US5 · Structure no. 101307006113071

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3027 over Broad Brook is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C3027 over Broad Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2029. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesC3027
CrossesBroad Brook
Location0.6 MI to JCT W US5
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.81437, -72.56538
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2019)
Projected traffic126 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$575,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3027 over Broad Brook built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3027 over Broad Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C3027 over Broad Brook carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3027 over Broad Brook?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns C3027 over Broad Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.