FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

C3004

Carrying C3004 over WHITE CREEK

0.25 MI TO JCT W C3 TH28, Bennington, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: C3004

The C3004 bridge in Bennington, Vermont carries C3004 over WHITE CREEK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 102 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Vermont bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How C3004 compares

▲ 11.4
Load rating vs Vermont average (36.7 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Vermont bridges
221
Bridges in Bennington · 2 in Poor condition
C3004 48.1 t
Vermont average 36.7 t

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.8
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
48.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
102 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100210003702101

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether C3004 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare C3004 against other structures in Bennington and across Vermont. Vermont bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for C3004?

C3004 in Bennington, Vermont has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is C3004 inspected?

C3004's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 102 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. C3004 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for C3004?

C3004 has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining C3004?

C3004 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is C3004 and does age affect safety?

C3004 was built in 1995, making it 31 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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