FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

C3036

Carrying C3036 over N. BR. OTTAUQUECHEE R.

0.05 MI JCT TH 1 + TH 36, Windsor, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
65 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: C3036

The C3036 bridge in Windsor, Vermont carries C3036 over N. BR. OTTAUQUECHEE R.. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 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 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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 65.3 metric tons.

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

How C3036 compares

▲ 28.6
Load rating vs Vermont average (36.7 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Vermont bridges
498
Bridges in Windsor · 18 in Poor condition
C3036 65.3 t
Vermont average 36.7 t

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
26.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
13.5
Essentiality /15
13.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
0/9
Failed (0)
Inventory Load Rating
65.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1939
Last Reconstructed
2012
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
4.6 m (15 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
40 vehicles/day
Structure Number
101405002914051

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 0/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.

How to read this record

C3036 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 C3036 against other structures in Windsor 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 C3036?

C3036 in Windsor, Vermont has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is C3036 inspected?

C3036'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 40 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. C3036 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 C3036?

C3036 has an NBI inventory load rating of 65.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining C3036?

C3036 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is C3036 and does age affect safety?

C3036 was built in 1939, making it 87 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.

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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