US Bridges

C3015 over Ottauquechee River

FairPosted for load

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.12 MI to JCT W C3 TH67 · Structure no. 101409002214091

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3015 over Ottauquechee River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3015 over Ottauquechee River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1919, 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 6 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2029. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3015
CrossesOttauquechee River
Location0.12 MI to JCT W C3 TH67
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.59383, -72.34928
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating5 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2019)
Projected traffic219 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$994,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3015 over Ottauquechee River built?

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

What condition is C3015 over Ottauquechee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C3015 over Ottauquechee River carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3015 over Ottauquechee River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C3015 over Ottauquechee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.