US Bridges

C3068 over Locust Creek

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · @ JCT W CL3 TH70 · Structure no. 101403003514031

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3068 over Locust Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C3068 over Locust Creek in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2026. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3068
CrossesLocust Creek
Location@ JCT W CL3 TH70
StateVermont
Coordinates43.79009, -72.64854
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic21 by 2026
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$344,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3068 over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3068 over Locust Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C3068 over Locust Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3068 over Locust Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3068 over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.