US Bridges

C3043 over Bloody Brook

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH12 · Structure no. 101411001214111

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3043 over Bloody Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying C3043 over Bloody Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC3043
CrossesBloody Brook
Location0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH12
StateVermont
Coordinates43.72553, -72.31722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic132 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3043 over Bloody Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3043 over Bloody Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C3043 over Bloody Brook carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3043 over Bloody Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C3043 over Bloody Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.