US Bridges

C3046 over Ottauquechee River

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.05 MI JCT TH 46 + Rt 4 · Structure no. 101405005114051

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3046 over Ottauquechee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3046 over Ottauquechee River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2029. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3046
CrossesOttauquechee River
Location0.05 MI JCT TH 46 + Rt 4
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.5869, -72.62326
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic74 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 C3046 over Ottauquechee River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3046 over Ottauquechee River 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 C3046 over Ottauquechee River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3046 over Ottauquechee River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C3046 over Ottauquechee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.