US Bridges

C3046 over East Putney Brook

FairPosted for load

Windham County, Vermont · 0.02 MI to JCT W C3 TH45 · Structure no. 101313003113131

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3046 over East Putney Brook is a concrete culvert carrying C3046 over East Putney Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 106 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3046
CrossesEast Putney Brook
Location0.02 MI to JCT W C3 TH45
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.99531, -72.48516
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic210 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$233,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3046 over East Putney Brook built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is C3046 over East Putney 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C3046 over East Putney Brook carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3046 over East Putney Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns C3046 over East Putney Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.