FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

C3324

Carrying C3324 over BLACK RIVER

@ JCT W CL3 TH324, Windsor, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: C3324

The C3324 bridge in Windsor, Vermont carries C3324 over BLACK RIVER. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 25.0 meters (82 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 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 3/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.

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

How C3324 compares

498
Bridges in Windsor · 18 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
16.4 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
2.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1929
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
25.0 m (82 ft)
Deck Width
5.8 m (19 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
101410005714101

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 2/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

C3324 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 C3324 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 C3324?

C3324 in Windsor, Vermont has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is C3324 inspected?

C3324'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 150 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. C3324 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 C3324?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for C3324.

Who is responsible for maintaining C3324?

C3324 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is C3324 and does age affect safety?

C3324 was built in 1929, making it 97 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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