US Bridges

C3052 over New England Central RR

FairPosted for load

Windham County, Vermont · 0.03 MI to JCT W CL2 TH3 · Structure no. 101313003213131

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

C3052 over New England Central RR is a steel truss - thru carrying C3052 over New England Central RR in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1919, 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2029. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3052
CrossesNew England Central RR
Location0.03 MI to JCT W CL2 TH3
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.98122, -72.47036
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic21 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$489,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C3052 over New England Central RR built?

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

What condition is C3052 over New England Central RR 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 C3052 over New England Central RR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3052 over New England Central RR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3052 over New England Central RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.