US Bridges

C3018 over Branch Brook

Good

Windham County, Vermont · 0.05 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1 · Structure no. 101308003313081

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3018 over Branch Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C3018 over Branch Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC3018
CrossesBranch Brook
Location0.05 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1
StateVermont
Coordinates42.7868, -72.77168
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 C3018 over Branch Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3018 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 C3018 over Branch Brook carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3018 over Branch Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C3018 over Branch Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.