FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

C3015

Carrying C3015 over MAD RIVER

0.1 MI TO JCT W VT100, Washington, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: C3015

The C3015 bridge in Washington, Vermont carries C3015 over MAD RIVER. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 39.0 meters (128 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 800 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.2 metric tons.

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

How C3015 compares

▲ 0.5
Load rating vs Vermont average (36.7 t)
Top 47%
Higher load rating than 53% of Vermont bridges
254
Bridges in Washington · 9 in Poor condition
C3015 37.2 t
Vermont average 36.7 t

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
17.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
39.0 m (128 ft)
Deck Width
9.6 m (31 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
101216002512161

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) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 C3015 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 C3015 against other structures in Washington 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 C3015?

C3015 in Washington, 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 C3015 inspected?

C3015'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 800 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. C3015 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 C3015?

C3015 has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining C3015?

C3015 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is C3015 and does age affect safety?

C3015 was built in 1983, making it 43 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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