US Bridges

C3003 over Branch Brook

Good

Windham County, Vermont · @ JCT of C3 TH18& C2 TH1 · Structure no. 101308002813081

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3003 over Branch Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying C3003 over Branch Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesC3003
CrossesBranch Brook
Location@ JCT of C3 TH18& C2 TH1
StateVermont
Coordinates42.78746, -72.77116
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2019)
Projected traffic294 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3003 over Branch Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3003 over Branch Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C3003 over Branch Brook carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C3003 over Branch Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns C3003 over Branch Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.