US Bridges

C3356 over Jewell Brook

FairPosted for load

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.01 MI to JCT W CL1 TH2 · Structure no. 101410005414101

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3356 over Jewell Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3356 over Jewell Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 88 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC3356
CrossesJewell Brook
Location0.01 MI to JCT W CL1 TH2
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.39431, -72.70439
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2019)
Projected traffic630 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$340,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3356 over Jewell Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is C3356 over Jewell Brook 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 C3356 over Jewell Brook carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3356 over Jewell Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C3356 over Jewell Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.