US Bridges

C3026 over Wardsboro Brook

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Windham County, Vermont · @ JCT W VT100 · Structure no. 101319002813191

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3026 over Wardsboro Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3026 over Wardsboro Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2029. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3026
CrossesWardsboro Brook
Location@ JCT W VT100
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.03453, -72.81026
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic84 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3026 over Wardsboro Brook built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is C3026 over Wardsboro Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C3026 over Wardsboro Brook carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3026 over Wardsboro Brook?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3026 over Wardsboro Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.