US Bridges

C3019 over West River

FairPosted for load

Windham County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 17 & TH 19 · Structure no. 101309003213091

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3019 over West River is a steel truss - thru carrying C3019 over West River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2029. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3019
CrossesWest River
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 17 & TH 19
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.1045, -72.77304
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic168 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3019 over West River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3019 over West 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 2023.

How much traffic does C3019 over West River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3019 over West River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C3019 over West River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.