US Bridges

C3014 over Williams River

GoodPosted for load

Windham County, Vermont · 0.2 MI to JCT W VT103 · Structure no. 101314004013141

Built
1868
157 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3014 over Williams River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3014 over Williams River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1868 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 157 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2029. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC3014
CrossesWilliams River
Location0.2 MI to JCT W VT103
StateVermont
Coordinates43.21177, -72.53554
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic79 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$730,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3014 over Williams River built?

It was built in 1868, making it 157 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is C3014 over Williams River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C3014 over Williams River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3014 over Williams River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C3014 over Williams River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.