US Bridges

C3050 over Ottauquechee River

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.2 MI JCT TH 50 + US4 · Structure no. 101424003014241

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3050 over Ottauquechee River is a steel arch - thru carrying C3050 over Ottauquechee River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2029. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC3050
CrossesOttauquechee River
Location0.2 MI JCT TH 50 + US4
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.61427, -72.54283
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic420 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$916,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3050 over Ottauquechee River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is C3050 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 C3050 over Ottauquechee River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C3050 over Ottauquechee River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C3050 over Ottauquechee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.