US Bridges

C3009 over Williams River

GoodPosted for load

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT W CL3 TH14 · Structure no. 101407006614071

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3009 over Williams River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3009 over Williams River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesC3009
CrossesWilliams River
Location0.1 MI to JCT W CL3 TH14
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.34594, -72.64071
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2019)
Projected traffic126 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$510,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3009 over Williams River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is C3009 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C3009 over Williams River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3009 over Williams River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3009 over Williams River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.