US Bridges

C3035 over Ottauquechee River

FairPosted for load

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.05 MI JCT TH 35 + US4 · Structure no. 101424002514241

Built
1865
160 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3035 over Ottauquechee River is a wood or timber arch - thru carrying C3035 over Ottauquechee River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1865 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 160 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2029. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC3035
CrossesOttauquechee River
Location0.05 MI JCT TH 35 + US4
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.60056, -72.56899
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic525 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$960,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3035 over Ottauquechee River built?

It was built in 1865, making it 160 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is C3035 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C3035 over Ottauquechee River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3035 over Ottauquechee River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C3035 over Ottauquechee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.