FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

C3009

Carrying C3009 over BULL CREEK

0.05 MI TO JCT W CL2 TH2, Windham, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: C3009

The C3009 bridge in Windham, Vermont carries C3009 over BULL CREEK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.

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

How C3009 compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs Vermont average (36.7 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of Vermont bridges
342
Bridges in Windham · 15 in Poor condition
C3009 38.1 t
Vermont average 36.7 t

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Last Reconstructed
1991
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
101301000813011

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

C3009 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare C3009 against other structures in Windham 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 C3009?

C3009 in Windham, Vermont has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is C3009 inspected?

C3009'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. C3009 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for C3009?

C3009 has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining C3009?

C3009 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is C3009 and does age affect safety?

C3009 was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.

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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