US Bridges

C3005 over N. Br Ottauquechee R

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.5 MI JCT TH 6 + TH 5 · Structure no. 101405003314051

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3005 over N. Br Ottauquechee R is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C3005 over N. Br Ottauquechee R in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3005
CrossesN. Br Ottauquechee R
Location0.5 MI JCT TH 6 + TH 5
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.65598, -72.68709
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic21 by 2025
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 C3005 over N. Br Ottauquechee R built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is C3005 over N. Br Ottauquechee R 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 2023.

How much traffic does C3005 over N. Br Ottauquechee R carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3005 over N. Br Ottauquechee R?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3005 over N. Br Ottauquechee R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.