US Bridges

C3018 over Williams River

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.01 MI to JCT W VT103 · Structure no. 101407006214071

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3018 over Williams River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3018 over Williams River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3018
CrossesWilliams River
Location0.01 MI to JCT W VT103
StateVermont
Coordinates43.3036, -72.60519
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$519,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3018 over Williams River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is C3018 over Williams 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does C3018 over Williams River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3018 over Williams River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3018 over Williams River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.