FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

C3014

Carrying C3014 over LAPLATTE RIVER

0.52 MI TO JCT W CL2 TH1, Chittenden, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: C3014

The C3014 bridge in Chittenden, Vermont carries C3014 over LAPLATTE RIVER. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 250 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 12.7 metric tons.

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

How C3014 compares

▼ 24.0
Load rating vs Vermont average (36.7 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Vermont bridges
192
Bridges in Chittenden · 2 in Poor condition
C3014 12.7 t
Vermont average 36.7 t

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.5
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
12.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Last Reconstructed
2015
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
20.1 m (66 ft)
Deck Width
4.7 m (15 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100404003004041

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether C3014 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 C3014 against other structures in Chittenden 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 C3014?

C3014 in Chittenden, Vermont has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is C3014 inspected?

C3014'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 250 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. C3014 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 C3014?

C3014 has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining C3014?

C3014 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is C3014 and does age affect safety?

C3014 was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.

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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