US Bridges

C3018 over New England Central RR

PoorPosted for load

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.12 MI to JCT W VT14 · Structure no. 101408003714081

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

C3018 over New England Central RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3018 over New England Central RR in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2029. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC3018
CrossesNew England Central RR
Location0.12 MI to JCT W VT14
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.68837, -72.3988
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic315 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$778,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C3018 over New England Central RR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3018 over New England Central RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does C3018 over New England Central RR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3018 over New England Central RR?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns C3018 over New England Central RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.