FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

C3020

Carrying C3020 over MINISTER BROOK

0.1 MI TO JCT W CL3 TH3, Washington, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: C3020

The C3020 bridge in Washington, Vermont carries C3020 over MINISTER BROOK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.0 metric tons.

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

How C3020 compares

▼ 26.7
Load rating vs Vermont average (36.7 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Vermont bridges
254
Bridges in Washington · 9 in Poor condition
C3020 10.0 t
Vermont average 36.7 t

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
20.5
Serviceability /30
17.3
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−6.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
10.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
101220002812201

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether C3020 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 C3020 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 C3020?

C3020 in Washington, Vermont has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is C3020 inspected?

C3020'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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. C3020 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for C3020?

C3020 has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining C3020?

C3020 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is C3020 and does age affect safety?

C3020 was built in 1994, making it 32 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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