US Bridges

C3009 over Williams River

FairPosted for load

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.3 MI to JCT W CL3 TH11 · Structure no. 101407007014071

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
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 1919 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 106 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesC3009
CrossesWilliams River
Location0.3 MI to JCT W CL3 TH11
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.33819, -72.65746
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic105 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$557,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3009 over Williams River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is C3009 over Williams River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does C3009 over Williams River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3009 over Williams River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C3009 over Williams River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.