US Bridges

C3034 over Ottauquechee River

PoorClosed to traffic

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 34 + US 4 · Structure no. 101405002614051

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3034 over Ottauquechee River is a steel truss - thru carrying C3034 over Ottauquechee River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2029. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesC3034
CrossesOttauquechee River
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 34 + US 4
StateVermont
Coordinates43.59828, -72.71962
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic32 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$833,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3034 over Ottauquechee River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3034 over Ottauquechee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does C3034 over Ottauquechee River carry?

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

How long is C3034 over Ottauquechee River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns C3034 over Ottauquechee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.