US Bridges

C3001 over Rake Branch Deerfield R

FairPosted for load

Windham County, Vermont · 4.9 MI to JCT W VT9 · Structure no. 101315000213151

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3001 over Rake Branch Deerfield R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3001 over Rake Branch Deerfield R 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2029. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3001
CrossesRake Branch Deerfield R
Location4.9 MI to JCT W VT9
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.93859, -72.98162
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic32 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$308,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3001 over Rake Branch Deerfield R built?

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

What condition is C3001 over Rake Branch Deerfield R 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 C3001 over Rake Branch Deerfield R carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3001 over Rake Branch Deerfield R?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3001 over Rake Branch Deerfield R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.