US Bridges

C3008 over Williams River

GoodPosted for load

Windham County, Vermont · 0.35 MI to JCT W VT103 · Structure no. 101314004413141

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3008 over Williams River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3008 over Williams River 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2029. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC3008
CrossesWilliams River
Location0.35 MI to JCT W VT103
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.22397, -72.53669
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Design loadUnknown
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic473 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3008 over Williams River built?

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

What condition is C3008 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 C3008 over Williams River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3008 over Williams River?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C3008 over Williams River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.